Afghanistan: 20 Years, Nothing to Show

Trillions spent. Thousands of American lives. Two decades of speeches about “progress.” And how did it end? The Taliban back in Kabul, U.S. helicopters lifting off from the embassy roof—images eerily close to Saigon 1975. For all the blood and treasure, the result was the same regime America went in to topple. A twenty-year detour that proved once again: America is unmatched at starting wars, and terrible at ending them. #Military #Afghanistan #USPolitics

9 days ago

Dar Westerman

The hasty half brain decision destroyed the life of women and future generations of women and boys. Please do not forget what these young boys have to endure because the men can not look at a women. Somehow this is justified. Please remember all of our soldiers who perished.

Bigfork, MN

Isaiah Steele

Yet you keep doing the same thing over and over expecting different results! Venezuela now? This is Insanity!

Long Beach, CA

Ben Cowart

Sad. But the Smithsonian did get one more Giant corpse (fresh kill, and decapitated) which they promptly hid somewhere (if you believe in that sort of thing).

Johns Creek, GA

john_n_MD

Went to Afghanistan 5 times between 2003 and 2012. You can’t make change for other people who aren’t willing to lift a finger themselves. Afghanistan is like it is for the same reason America’s inner cities have shown little improvement. Neither want to invest in real independence and self determination.

Lusby, MD

joseph lamey

still fighting everyone. including themselves.

Little Rock, AR

Judith Bellows

Waterville, ME

More comments ...

write a comment...