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HassleCat

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6. John McCain was right.

Reply to rug (Original post)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 10:41 PM

Jun 2016

We could easily stay here 100 years. I say it's time to recognize Afghanistan for what it is,a place where people want to be left alone to squabble and fight over the next 5 or 6 centuries. They are not interested in our version of democracy and freedom. We need to respect their wishes and get out.

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U.S. widens war in Afghanistan, authorizes new action against Taliban [View all] rug Jun 2016 OP

I wonder what century Afghanistan will find peace in their nation. Rex Jun 2016 #1

Doesn't look good for this century. rug Jun 2016 #2

MIC $$$$$$'s. n/t RKP5637 Jun 2016 #3

I am disappointed we are still there with no apparent exit strategy or goals. Rex Jun 2016 #4

I remember when the Afghanistan surge was announced in 2009. rug Jun 2016 #5

John McCain was right. HassleCat Jun 2016 #6