4 U.S. Troops Killed in Afghan Bombing

[sabra]

Source: CBS News/AP

Attack Took Place in Eastern Afghanistan


(AP) Four U.S. service members were killed in a bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan Monday, the U.S. military said.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/20/world/main5174755.shtml

[AzDar]

1. Why are we there, again?

:shrug:

[montanacowboy]

3. Well, we are the new DEA Agents

over there - got to start a new war on drugs

Why are we there? who the hell knows?

[Flaneur]

5. Speaking of DEA agents...

the number in Afghanistan is being increased five-fold right now, from about 15 to about 80.

Will they ignore traffickers linked to/part of the Karzai government and its allied warlords?

[foginthemorn]

6. We must keep Karzai happy

sarcasm alert.

[Jazzgirl]

7. We do have emoticons to cover the sarcasm.

n/t

[foginthemorn]

9. I know but my computer is too slow to use them. Thanks anyway.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Well, mine isn't. Not today, anyway... ;)

Welcome to DU, foginthemorn! It's great to have you with us! :toast: :hi:

Excellent point, BTW. *sigh* :-(

[shadowknows69]

2. A few things our military hasn't ever seemed to realize about non-linear/guerilla warfare

1) It will never end. As long as an army is seen as occupiers by one person they'll be able to convince ten to fight with him against it.

2) Guerillas aren't stupid. They don't waste ammo. They have time and terrain on their side, and they watch us and learn. Just like any resistance in any overwhelmingly occupied country has done throughout the ages. Obviously some more successful than others.

3)If the people see it as a religious crusade then they will fight you to the last. Forcing you to become the purveyors of near genocide.

[jakeXT]

4. Reminds me of "war that may not end in our lifetimes".

http://www.newstatesman.com/200111260008.htm

[Solly Mack]

8. K&R