How to Win the Afghan War...

[tecelote]

Cut the budget in half and send engineers, doctors and educators instead of soldiers.

[unhappycamper]

1. Do you really think we can 'win' in Afghanistan?

The last two incidents there were the bombing of two stolen fuel tankers (and a bunch of civilians) and American soldiers raiding a hospital, kicking in doors and tying up people.

How many more years is this occupation going to go on?

Why don't we declare Victory and come home?

[hobbit709]

2. You're right

The only way to "win" is to declare victory and leave.

[tecelote]

3. First, you have to want to win.

So many Americans are making a lot of money from war that it's doubtful war will end.

Remember when "War Profiteer" was considered a bad thing?

Remember when corporate greed was considered un-American?

To "win" is not what war is about anymore.

[unhappycamper]

4. After eight years of spending money, we may be on the hook for another

six or seven years until someone in DC gets their shit together and stops it. So far it ain't anyone in the White House. :(

[KG]

5. afghanis don't want western doctors, engineers or educators any more than they want western soldiers