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Who was responsible for the botched pull out in Afghanistan? We don't have to wait for the complete answer.

People who were inside the meeting with the joint chiefs and President Biden are leaking the story.

It was President Biden who pulled a number out of his rear end, [big]600[/big] troops, to be left in Afghanistan at Bagram AFB.

He insisted that no more than 600 troops could be left at Bagram and ORDERED his generals to withdraw all but 600.

The generals advised Biden that they could NOT maintain Bagram with only 600 troops, but Biden insisted.

Then, because the generals could not maintain or defend Bagram in the face of those orders, they withdrew ALL of their troops overnight.
carpediem · 61-69, M
The bucks stops with the president. Only this idiot blames the generals and of course Trump. The guy is weak and an awful president. Sad day for America.
4meAndyou · F
@carpediem Yes, very sad. Non compos mentis. He is so mentally damaged that he actually TRUSTS and BELIEVES the Taliban.
Obama got rid of all the real generals. And installed pansy yes men.. [image deleted]
MarineBob · 56-60, M
An all new meaning of Trader Joes
MaliaAgain · 36-40, F
The only person responsible for the Taliban's actions is the Taliban. I'm sure there are many different ways things could be handled. And yes, the situation is not good. But let's keep the facts straight, no one person is responsible for the actions of another
MaliaAgain · 36-40, F
@DavidT8899 as to Donald Trump, he did also promise to withdraw troops from what I understand, but I could be wrong because I try my best to stay out of politics
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@MaliaAgain In fact,he DID withdraw troops,but he did it in a smart,responsible way that insured the safety of our allies in the area.
DavidT8899 · 22-25, M
@MaliaAgain What specific comment are u talking about?
Pretzel · 61-69, M

Truman said it best, "the buck stops here". He's the commander in chief of all the armed forces. He gave the order and the tops generals/admirals answer to him.
It doesn't matter, sadly. The moron in chief will get a pass, and the fools will continue to defend him and deflect.
Barefooter25 · 46-50, M
Like Harry Truman said.."The buck stops here". He may throw some generals under the boss but he'll fully blame Trump and Corn Pop for what happened.
4meAndyou · F
@Barefooter25 He's had 40 years in Washington learning how to be a real slime ball...and he never disappoints in the sliminess department!
Barefooter25 · 46-50, M
@4meAndyou C'mon man!!!

 
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