Afghanistan

[NKBJ]

That we initiated the war in order to change an Afghan refusal to allow a pipeline through their territory

That was reported from a meeting in the summer of 2001, that the war would start before snows started.

 

[printcraft]

Blaming Biden for Afghanistan is like blaming Gerald Ford for Vietnam.

But, this is an opinion thread.....

Had we focused on Afghanistan rather than the distraction in Iraq, things might have come out differently. But, realistically, who among us wouldn't have predicted the exact result we've seen this week as the end of the war?

LOL Apparently the guy you voted for was taken by surprise...

 

[printcraft]

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan​

Location: Kabul
Event: The security situation in Kabul is changing quickly including at the airport. There are reports of the airport taking fire; therefore we are instructing U.S. citizens to shelter in place.
U.S. citizens wanting assistance in departing the country should register for any option that might be identified to return to the United States, and must complete this Repatriation Assistance Request for each traveler in their group. Spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens in Afghanistan who are awaiting immigrant visas should also complete this form if they wish to depart. Please do so as soon as possible. You must complete this form even if you’ve previously submitted your information to the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Do not call the U.S. Embassy in Kabul for details or updates about the flight. This form is the only way to communicate interest in flight options.

So you're telling me that the warning that the bidet admin gave to the taliban to NOT attack as the US was leaving was ignored? Weird man.

 

[JCSR]

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Dude's name is Abdullah Abdullah.

At least in the gulf, that's the cultural equivalent of Abdullah Jr. The second one means it was also his father's name. I assume it's the same there.

 

[rooster]

Kabul airport is under direct attack. Everyone who fled there hoping to get on a plane is now running.

 

[rooster]

former gitmo detainee. Wonder if it’s one of the ones Obama cut loose

 

[rooster]

82nd airborne has arrived in Kabul.

 

[JCSR]

 

[rooster]

Trump was right. Stop broadcasting military strategy. Turn the transponders off.

 

[Twangbanger]

If they're breaking opsec and squawking, it's on purpose.

 

[rooster]

I doubt the boys who left Bragg pulled an ammo load out before leaving. Only reason I can see to plan to stop in Kuwait is to draw ammo gear up for final push. Now they are going straight to Kabul.

I really hope I’m wrong,someone tell me leadership isn’t stupid enough to drop our boys in a hot zone without ammo and not geared up.

 

[printcraft]

American Presiden Joe #Biden issues a new statement on #Afghanistan saying they have told the #Taliban there will be consequences if they harm US personnel.

I bet those taliban are shaking in their flip flops.

 

[printcraft]

I really hope I’m wrong,someone tell me leadership isn’t stupid enough to drop our boys in a hot zone without ammo and not geared up.

Don't worry. They have masks, been vaccinated and changed their pronouns to they/them. They're golden.

 

[KG1]

LOL Apparently the guy you voted for was taken by surprise...

The “big guy” got that one wrong. His prediction was y off.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Where exactly is the Afghan Army that we've been training and equipping for 20 years?

Joining the Taliban! Really, you have to ask?

 

[funeralweb]

I doubt the boys who left Bragg pulled an ammo load out before leaving. Only reason I can see to plan to stop in Kuwait is to draw ammo gear up for final push. Now they are going straight to Kabul.

I really hope I’m wrong,someone tell me leadership isn’t stupid enough to drop our boys in a hot zone without ammo and not geared up.

With our current “leadership”, it wouldn’t surprise me if we just tell the All American boys that someone will just meet them in AFG with their weapons & ammo.

 

[wagyu52]

Blaming Biden for Afghanistan is like blaming Gerald Ford for Vietnam.

But, this is an opinion thread.....

Had we focused on Afghanistan rather than the distraction in Iraq, things might have come out differently. But, realistically, who among us wouldn't have predicted the exact result we've seen this week as the end of the war?

Biden was head of senate foreign relations committee in 2002, he literally declared war on Afghanistan….. Direct quote “Whatever it takes we should do it”

 

[bwframe]

This can't be repeated enough...

 

[BigRed]

Biden was head of senate foreign relations committee in 2002, he literally declared war on Afghanistan….. Direct quote “Whatever it takes we should do it”

Of course by "we" he meant others should sacrifice their lives while he sits on his *** in DC and lives off other people.