US and Taliban Reach Truce; May Lead to Peace Agreement and Withdrawal of All US ForcesRead more here.
What this means is that the Taliban will be allowed some -- maybe most -- power in Afghanistan going forward.
We lost the war -- or at least we lost it based on the expansive and absurd definitions of success that our genius Neocon Non-Warriors set for it.
There's no dodging that conclusion.
On the other hand: Who cares? The correct response to Afghanistan misbehavior is punishing airstrikes. Forever if necessary.
Do we want or need US boys patrolling this shithole forever? This shithole where rape of young boys is not only tolerated, but openly celebrated?
I don't.
Friday, February 14, 2020
U.S. and Taliban reach truce!
Ace of Spades announces,
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