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The neocon fantasies of 1945 Germany need to get thrown in the trash. Once the Nazis were deposed, Germany was able to revert back to its parliamentary pre-Nazi past. Afghanistan never had any such parallel. Additionally, the neolib fantasies about imposing New York gender norms on Afghanistan need to get thrown out. I saw an article not too long ago saying that we need to support more women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan. No, we need to start with "child rape is bad" first. Treating Kabul like it's New York or London, well, got us to exactly where we are now.

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Love him or hate him Trump at least saw the gaggle of American elected officials and their "experts" as the clowns that they are. These DEAD Americans were sacrificed at the alter of those advisors and State Dept. experts ego driven assurances.

When is the public going to "get it?" Our gov't is made up of very mediocre and ideologically driven jackasses. Individuals at every level of the military (except the D.C. bozos) could have given a better assessment for success in this country that is only a country in name only.

On and on it goes with the children of America being killed and maimed to satisfy the military/industrial's unending quest for profits and power. It is long past time that the neo-con war mongers be identified and either ignored or held responsible for their actions and "advice." Elected officials MUST feel the lash of the voters and the outrage of the citizens who are tired to death of the failed policies of both Parties. This constant utilization of the military to fulfill the dumb whim of every POTUS and lying Congressperson must be stopped.

The faux fear campaigns have already begun with predictions of new terrorist acts on American soil. When, IF EVER, will people get wise to the ghouls always calling for war to solve every problem. This is a media problem too. They seem to ignore every military mess and never out those who have a history of pushing for military action at every turn. Media cheer leading is a big part of the on going problem.

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