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twin_ghost

(435 posts)
44. We can't babysit Afghanistan for the rest of eternity.
Tue May 4, 2021, 04:36 PM
May 2021

It is up to the people in Afghanistan to lead their own country.

Hey BBC, it is President Biden!!! JohnSJ May 2021 #1
Mr is fine TimeToGo May 2021 #26
They didn't address him as Mr. President, they addressed him as Mr Biden JohnSJ May 2021 #29
Yes TimeToGo May 2021 #37
Talk to the media who use "president trump", and "Joe". niyad May 2021 #52
Well yea TimeToGo May 2021 #56
It's a function of the BBC Style Manual. mahatmakanejeeves May 2021 #45
The gave his title in the first sentence. "Mr" after that is a British editorial style" brooklynite May 2021 #60
That is totally correct protocol obamanut2012 May 2021 #79
Likely style book -- the first mention has title of President Joe Biden, later they say Mr. Biden karynnj May 2021 #30
Didn't see your response before I wrote my follow up TimeToGo May 2021 #38
Your response was far better and much more complete. karynnj May 2021 #48
U.S. press decided during Pres. Obama's first term that Marthe48 May 2021 #57
I like Hillary on every issue except for war Polybius May 2021 #2
Biden and Clinton are correct AllTooEasy May 2021 #40
I Agree and Know Others...... McKim May 2021 #66
Aren't you retired Hillary? Ritabert May 2021 #3
Did you read the article? niyad May 2021 #24
She's probably right, but it's been almost 20 years jimfields33 May 2021 #4
Yeah, there are probably huge consequences to leaving, but what about the huge consequences RockRaven May 2021 #5
Yes, I think that no matter PatSeg May 2021 #9
I think Joe's got this under control. Autumn May 2021 #6
He is ceding the country back to the Taliban. maxsolomon May 2021 #32
Joe's got this. He knows what he's doing. nt Autumn May 2021 #39
Russia needs to have a go at Afghanistan for 20 years or so. LiberalArkie May 2021 #43
Yep. Their 9 year guerrilla war contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Autumn May 2021 #55
These occupations eventually have to end. Baked Potato May 2021 #7
The headline is extremely misleading. Daydream Writer May 2021 #8
Yes, so many headlines are misleading PatSeg May 2021 #10
Sounds like it. elleng May 2021 #16
Exactly. niyad May 2021 #23
Correct. She understands the issue and isn't disagreeing with Biden nt IronLionZion May 2021 #27
Biden's correct. We need to get the hell out. (nt) Paladin May 2021 #11
Hillarys 100% correct, i feel bluestarone May 2021 #12
20th anniversary. Man. Akoto May 2021 #13
Looks like the MIC will need to find another war to waste the taxpayer's money on. jalan48 May 2021 #14
All politicians, whether Left or Right, who recommend staying, need to kairos12 May 2021 #15
Please read the article. niyad May 2021 #53
Sort of wished Hillary stayed out of this, all things considered. msfiddlestix May 2021 #17
I think President Biden has accepted the consequences, Steelrolled May 2021 #18
Both are right. roamer65 May 2021 #19
I got 3 takes. OneCrazyDiamond May 2021 #20
You must not follow British press much rpannier May 2021 #72
Nah. I actually wonder why this place does so much. OneCrazyDiamond May 2021 #78
Hey, bbc, it is Secretary Clinton, and President Biden. niyad May 2021 #21
This is a non-issue . . . markpkessinger May 2021 #47
It is perhaps a non-issue to you. However, there are those who are aware of the not-so-subtle niyad May 2021 #49
It's a non-US media outlet . . . markpkessinger May 2021 #51
You can see it however you like, as can others. niyad May 2021 #54
I'm going to guess you must not follow the British press much as rpannier May 2021 #73
Yes. TheProle May 2021 #70
They use their titles on first reference and then Mr/Mrs/Ms on second reference. NYC Liberal May 2021 #71
BBC doesn't do that. Voltaire2 May 2021 #75
Just go away, Hillary. LogicFirst May 2021 #22
Why? She has every right to speak, to be interviewed, to give her informed opinions. Please show niyad May 2021 #50
Cool bumper sticker, bruh. LanternWaste May 2021 #63
She isn't the one that needs to go away obamanut2012 May 2021 #80
Her warnings are not without merit. NurseJackie May 2021 #25
Staying longer just delays the inevitable. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2021 #28
Smart. She makes a wonderful stalking horse... GOP goons cannot resist her. TygrBright May 2021 #31
Two of our greatest leaders marieo1 May 2021 #33
I think there were greater Secretaries of State - including Thomas Jefferson karynnj May 2021 #35
Love Hillary, but the armchair punditry is cheap and unhelpful. Politicub May 2021 #34
On what objective measure is her sentiment unhelpful? LanternWaste May 2021 #64
Two of our greatest leaders marieo1 May 2021 #36
The consequences began when we invaded the country. Midnight Writer May 2021 #41
Fuck that. H2O Man May 2021 #42
We can't babysit Afghanistan for the rest of eternity. twin_ghost May 2021 #44
Actually, we (and our allies) probably could babysit them indefinitely. maxsolomon May 2021 #59
Yes, there will be major consequences; and yes, it's time to leave markpkessinger May 2021 #46
No one thinks there will be safe aftermath to US withdrawel. This is not the time for Sec Clinton .. marble falls May 2021 #58
No doubt Afghanistan is in for a difficult time. Aussie105 May 2021 #61
I agree with Rebl2 May 2021 #62
Okay, so tell us . . . . markpkessinger May 2021 #74
I agree with Hillary orangecrush May 2021 #65
I got to agree with Hillary. nt Raine May 2021 #67
US report: Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women's rights riversedge May 2021 #68
What she said was there are huge consequences both with staying and leaving. betsuni May 2021 #69
How many decades will be sufficient, Hillary? alphafemale May 2021 #76
I support President Biden's decision too. Mysterian May 2021 #77
As usual, she is correct obamanut2012 May 2021 #81
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