Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
14 replies, 640 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (9)
ReplyReply to this post
14 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
White House YouTube link for Biden's address this afternoon (Original Post)
highplainsdem
Aug 2021
OP
I hope the networks are getting to some who aren't just going to lie about this.
nolabear
Aug 2021
#10
CottonBear
(21,597 posts)1. Thanks! Do you know when he's going to speak? NT
highplainsdem
(49,088 posts)2. 3:45 ET
honest.abe
(8,688 posts)3. Probably the most important speech in his Presidency so far.
I am sure he will handle it well.
highplainsdem
(49,088 posts)4. kick
highplainsdem
(49,088 posts)5. again
highplainsdem
(49,088 posts)6. and again
nolabear
(42,001 posts)7. So far I appreciate his explanation. Cold reality, as he calls it.
highplainsdem
(49,088 posts)9. I agree.
crickets
(25,989 posts)12. He's going through everything point by point.
Last edited Mon Aug 16, 2021, 04:47 PM - Edit history (1)
It's quite compelling. There's no doubt it was way past time to go. No matter when we left, whatever defenses and government were functioning while we were there were going to collapse from lack effort on the part of Afghanis themselves as soon as we were gone. Sad but true.
nolabear
(42,001 posts)13. Incredibly sad. We live in a world that is vast and costly different.
I don't think many appreciate how easily controlled countries are when the basics of survival are the level at which most people live. My heart breaks for the people, but the task is impossible.
orleans
(34,088 posts)14. vey good explanation nt
honest.abe
(8,688 posts)8. Very good so far.
Firm and not apologizing.
nolabear
(42,001 posts)10. I hope the networks are getting to some who aren't just going to lie about this.
He's dealing with some harsh realities about Afghanistan.
nolabear
(42,001 posts)11. Amen re Russia loving our resources being drained for nothing.