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| We can build a durable peace in Afghanistan |
| 2012-08-26 |
| We can achieve what we set out to do in Afghanistan, defeating al-Qaeda and denying it a haven, but that depends on achieving an Afghanistan that can stand on its own... John R. Allen is commander of the NATO International Security Assistance Force and U.S. forces in Afghanistan. |
| Posted by:Pappy |
| #5 AFAICT, there are only 2 ways to secure a durable Afghan peace: (1) make it a desert, Roman style or (2) occupy with several hundred thousand legionaries for 50-80 years, and run the government & schools to reshape a culture of barbarians, which ain't going to happen. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2012-08-26 17:01 |
| #4 How many trident submarines would it take to achieve this goal? |
| Posted by: Squinty Groluck1789 2012-08-26 10:45 |
| #3 18 months after we depart, it will be as if we were never there, except in the memories of those who lost a loved one fighting for or against the Western forces. |
| Posted by: Lone Ranger 2012-08-26 07:13 |
| #2 Most Americans do not get to see AfghansÂ’ commitment to their country or the improving security that has emerged from our fight together. But I do. And I am confident that.... Translation: Listen to me and my damage control article you stupid Americans. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2012-08-26 01:49 |
| #1 We can flap our arms and fly. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2012-08-26 00:59 |