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RainyDay
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Do you think now that Taliban has control they are more likely to attack the U.S.? Maybe I am just not understanding but since it was so easy for them to have taken control of Afghanistan, that would have meant they were out there all this time and could have already attacked if they wanted to.
I have heard from more than one person that they are afraid that the U.S. will be attacked again Iike 9-11.
Thoughts, info....
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BFNY516
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I can understand the uncertainty and fear but I have trust in our protective measures and forces. So many attacks thwarted by our various intel departments. I’m trying to find a #. It’s in the thousands I believe.
We are more likely to experience an act of home grown domestic terrorism.
Message edited 8/25/2021 3:24:21 PM.
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| Posted 8/25/21 3:23 PM |
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Absolutely. I think people are naive to the power they have AND our equipment.
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| Posted 8/25/21 3:25 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Taliban
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
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| Posted 8/25/21 3:26 PM |
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BFNY516
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Taliban
Message edited 8/25/2021 3:33:31 PM.
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| Posted 8/25/21 3:32 PM |
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Mrs213
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Yes, that was the first thing I thought of...
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| Posted 8/25/21 6:25 PM |
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Re: Taliban
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
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| Posted 8/25/21 7:14 PM |
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BFNY516
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
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| Posted 8/25/21 8:29 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Taliban
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
Thank you for this explanation.
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| Posted 8/25/21 8:42 PM |
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Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
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| Posted 8/25/21 8:44 PM |
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BFNY516
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
You didn’t answer my question. Were you ok with them being invited on US soil to Camp David?
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| Posted 8/25/21 9:03 PM |
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Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
You didn’t answer my question. Were you ok with them being invited on US soil to Camp David?
It was cancelled and they were already on U.S. soil.
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| Posted 8/25/21 9:19 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
You mean the ones that are refugees? Don't refugees come to the U.S. to flee their countries because they fear for their safety? Why the hell would they think that it was okay to go visit family so close to the U.S. pulling out?
It's sad that they are stuck there but they were extremely foolish if they went willingly.
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| Posted 8/25/21 10:08 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
. The question was a concern over an attack on the US…or that is how I read it. The weapons that they have really can’t facilitate an attack on US soil…Black Hawks don’t fly that far and Humvees aren’t going to make it across the ocean unless they are in plane.
I am concerned about American lives and I believe the Talibans horrific actions such as suicide bombings and such would have intensified has the US and NATO not left as was agreed on in the treaty.
I never said I trusted the Taliban. I said I didn’t believe they have attacked on US soil. I don’t believe that they are interested in really attacking on US soil. I think they are more interested in control of that area of the world. They have the weapons but billions of their dollars have been seized and will be used as leverage.
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CookiePuss
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
. You think Biden is the reason that the Taliban is there? They were always there and they always have a form of power…why else would Trump have brokered a peace treaty with them if they were not there and had not power? NATO and Biden are doing something…maybe not enough but to say that the allies are sitting back and letting all this happen is a crock. Collateral damage was not a concern when the treaty was brokered as it was only for American lives…the Afghanis were conveniently left out of all of the negotiations.
I’m not okay with any lives being lost especially if it was a family member.
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| Posted 8/25/21 10:50 PM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Taliban
Posted by CookiePuss
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
. The question was a concern over an attack on the US…or that is how I read it. The weapons that they have really can’t facilitate an attack on US soil…Black Hawks don’t fly that far and Humvees aren’t going to make it across the ocean unless they are in plane.
I am concerned about American lives and I believe the Talibans horrific actions such as suicide bombings and such would have intensified has the US and NATO not left as was agreed on in the treaty.
I never said I trusted the Taliban. I said I didn’t believe they have attacked on US soil. I don’t believe that they are interested in really attacking on US soil. I think they are more interested in control of that area of the world. They have the weapons but billions of their dollars have been seized and will be used as leverage.
Yes the question was about an attack on U.S. soil.
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| Posted 8/25/21 11:20 PM |
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Diane
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Re: Taliban
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
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Diane
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Re: Taliban
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by BFNY516
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by CookiePuss
The Taliban provided a safe haven for al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. I don't believe the Taliban have orchestrated an attack on US soil.
The Taliban had been in control of Afghanistan since 1996 after the Soviet Union left.
The Taliban is thought to have gained such easy control because they were always there to begin with. Not ever providence wanted or welcomed westernization and that, in some case, may have radicalized some Afghanis.
The Taliban was brutal in their terrorist attacks against Americans and such until the peace treaty in 2019. And here are today.
I think the real concern is if the Taliban will become a safe haven for terroristic activity again. I don't think that the US will have an attack like that of 9/11. I am sure there are a lot of subversive counter terrorist people in place.
So killing American journalists is not a concern?
Don’t trust them, you are starting to sound like Biden.
Were you concerned when Trump was inviting the Taliban to Camp David for a warm and cozy chat? Or are they just suddenly a threat under an administration you don’t prefer?
I see a lot of criticism as of late which I agree with most, but there’s a big glossing over history here.
They are a threat because Biden has not and will not do anything. He is on tv saying no one is dying. There is a group of students and parents stuck there and can’t get out.
We need to concentrate on what is going on. I am sure if this was one of your family members you would think otherwise.
You mean the ones that are refugees? Don't refugees come to the U.S. to flee their countries because they fear for their safety? Why the hell would they think that it was okay to go visit family so close to the U.S. pulling out?
It's sad that they are stuck there but they were extremely foolish if they went willingly.
That is what I thought, but many work there and have dual citizenship.
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| Posted 8/26/21 8:38 AM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Taliban
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
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Posted by RainyDay
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
It was but then they took over and now no one knows how many people were just killed at the airport.
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| Posted 8/26/21 10:15 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
It was but then they took over and now no one knows how many people were just killed at the airport.
The weapons that were left there were not used in this attack...they used a suicide bomber. They have plenty of those and explosives.
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| Posted 8/26/21 10:16 AM |
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RainyDay
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Re: Taliban
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
It was but then they took over and now no one knows how many people were just killed at the airport.
Ok so my question is, if we just spent all that money, provided resources so they can help protect themselves.....where is THEIR President and THEIR army? It's not our job anymore to protect these people. They want freedom and free reign, then they need to start fighting for themselves. Why aren't the weapons we provided them being used by their army to protect themselves? Why are you constantly blaming the US? It's NOT our job.
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Re: Taliban
Posted by Mrs213
Yes, that was the first thing I thought of...
Same...
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| Posted 8/26/21 10:43 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Taliban
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
It was but then they took over and now no one knows how many people were just killed at the airport.
Ok so my question is, if we just spent all that money, provided resources so they can help protect themselves.....where is THEIR President and THEIR army? It's not our job anymore to protect these people. They want freedom and free reign, then they need to start fighting for themselves. Why aren't the weapons we provided them being used by their army to protect themselves? Why are you constantly blaming the US? It's NOT our job.
That is the million dollar question we are ALL trying to figure out.
Im sorry, but the American citizens should have left before our military!!!! PERIOD!!!
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| Posted 8/26/21 2:01 PM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Taliban
Posted by Diane
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by windyweather21
Posted by RainyDay
Posted by Diane
Who knows, now that they have all our equipment.
Yes but that was to help their army and government to defend themselves, which was what I believe the ultimate goal was.
It was but then they took over and now no one knows how many people were just killed at the airport.
Ok so my question is, if we just spent all that money, provided resources so they can help protect themselves.....where is THEIR President and THEIR army? It's not our job anymore to protect these people. They want freedom and free reign, then they need to start fighting for themselves. Why aren't the weapons we provided them being used by their army to protect themselves? Why are you constantly blaming the US? It's NOT our job.
That is the million dollar question we are ALL trying to figure out.
Im sorry, but the American citizens should have left before our military!!!! PERIOD!!!
Yet, some Americans went to Afghanistan even after the treaty and withdrawal were in place and happening...traveled even when there was a level 4 travel advisory in place. That is why all those Californian students and families are stuck there now but they traveled against strong warning not to. If you are told not to do something and then you go do it anyway - you can't expect more then what is being done now. And, some Americans don't want to leave.
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