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softaire 12-Apr-25, 14:35	TRUTH about US Afghanistan Withdrawal This seems more like the truth than what the Biden administration put out. (About 14 minutes) This is a sobering look at the incompetence, indifference, ineffective, and confused, American government in almost all areas during the Biden reign. It is embarrassing and dangerous in the extreme. And it led to the Hamas War, the Ukraine War, Hootsie attacks, and Iranian aggression as well as increased tensions with China and North Korea. In my opinion those "leaders" should be in jail, except you can't put somebody in jail for being so stupid as to make those kinds of mistakes. www.msn.com
victoriasas 12-Apr-25, 14:48	This was one of the more bizarre “Hootsie” attacks and totally unjustified imo… wsvn.com
apatzer 12-Apr-25, 18:13	Softaire Your Link doesn't appear to go to the top of your post. Which I'm interested in reading because I truly think that the incompetence of the Biden administration caused my neighbor to kick his dog. It's really sad too, the poor thing hasn't walked right since.
apatzer 12-Apr-25, 18:27	Sorry The link doesn't go to the topic of the body of your post.
victoriasas 12-Apr-25, 18:34	Softie was distracted by watching Hooters videos.
softaire 12-Apr-25, 18:44	Apatzer Thanks... I can't believe that happened. (Oh actually, yes I can). Damn... I'll look to find it and repost if possible. This was not the original video, but it will be close: Wounded Abbey Gate Marine delivers powerful testimony to Congress taskandpurpose.com
valley_forge 12-Apr-25, 21:23	Let us not neglect to include the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan immediately after 9/11. The entire incursion into first Iraq and then later into Afghanistan were the direct result of the attacks on 9/11. CIA Failure in Afghanistan The CIA's involvement in Afghanistan, particularly through operations like Operation Cyclone, showcased significant interference and support for various factions, but ultimately contributed to the failure of American nation-building efforts. Operation Cyclone, which ran from 1979 to 1992, was a covert CIA program aimed at arming and financing the Afghan mujahideen to counter Soviet influence in the region. Despite the extensive support provided, the project faced numerous challenges, including the complex dynamics of Afghan society, the failure to create an uncontested domain of authority, and the difficulty in legitimizing a secular order in a deeply religious society. The rapid disintegration of the Afghan government in August 2021, following two decades of U.S.-led coalition efforts, highlighted the failure of these nation-building endeavors. The government, established and maintained at a cost of $143 billion, collapsed in less than two weeks, with the Taliban reclaiming power. This collapse underscores the inherent difficulties in building a modern national state in a country that had never experienced such a transition. The CIA's historical interference in Afghanistan, including covert actions and support for militant Islamic groups, created a complex legacy that hindered the establishment of a stable, centralized government. The failure to address traditional sources of authority and the propagation of religious beliefs that questioned the legitimacy of the government further complicated the state-building process. In summary, while the CIA's operations provided critical support and intelligence, they also contributed to the instability and challenges faced in Afghanistan, ultimately leading to the failure of American nation-building efforts. "Operation Cyclone" en.wikipedia.org "Ten years after a CIA operation in Afghanistan went wrong, a slain officer's family celebrates his memory" LaBonte's family told NBC News about his life and the lead-up to his death in a meeting gone wrong, an operation depicted in the movie "Zero Dark Thirty." www.nbcnews.com "Unconfirmed CIA Visit in Afghanistan Increased Pressure on the Taliban" www.specialeurasia.com "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1977–1980, Volume XII, Afghanistan" history.state.gov "On the Front Lines: CIA in Afghanistan" www.cia.gov "Why Afghan nation-building was always destined to fail" The Taliban returning to power opens a new, but also rather inevitable, chapter in a turbulent history for Afghanistan since the 1979 Soviet invasion. www.chathamhouse.org "Why Did the American State-Building Enterprise in Afghanistan Fail?" peacediplomacy.org

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