A basic rundown of the timeline and reasoning of the last 4 US Presidents that got us here is this: George W. Bush- 9/11 happens, the Taliban is allowing Bin Laden to roam around their country. Origi… (View Post)

It's worth pointing out that, in regards to 9/11, the Taliban were involved only so much as they allowed Bin Laden to wander back and forth through a series of cave systems with impunity. Bin Laden w… (View Post)

Most of the people now crowing about the right of women under the Taliban haven't put a single thought into the subject until 24 hours ago. I believe for the vast majority of people, seeing a picture… (View Post)

The first few paragraphs tell the whole story I think. It is not hyperbole to say the Taliban said "we're coming to take Kabul" and the Afghan Army said "sounds good, we'll hold the do… (View Post)

We were baited, and we took the bait. Now look at us. Nevermind the fact that Trump's takeover of the GOP and all that resulted probably could not have taken place when it did without the relentless … (View Post)