Let's Get This Clear: Unlike the Greeks, the Brits and the Soviets, the United States Was NOT Chased Out of Afghanistan.

Just look at the casualty counts.

We pulled out because the American people tired of nation building. We lost the will to help re-build that nation.

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BigBulge · 46-50, M

IF YOU CAN'T BUILD A NATION IN 20 YEARS, IT'S TIME TO PACK UP AND GO HOME.

beckyromero · 36-40, FVIP

@BigBulge

As the saying goes, "Rome wasn't built in a day."

BigBulge · 46-50, M

The entire Middle East (with the exception of Israel) doesn't want us there. @beckyromero

beckyromero · 36-40, FVIP

@BigBulge

Afghanistan is more properly described as being in Central Asia.

And I wonder why the don't want us there?

Maybe because the thought of democracy and freedom scares the crap out of the despots who rule those nations?