"The debacle in Afghanistan makes it impossible to ignore Joe’s malevolent incompetence"...

 

Afghanistan: My take on what's happening there and at home

The debacle in Afghanistan makes it impossible to ignore Joe’s malevolent incompetence and reveals who’s paying attention — and who’s not.

"There are no words for what’s happening in Afghanistan. We are abandoning a nation to Stone Age tribal warlords who operate under the same rules that have driven Stone Age people since the dawn of time. It was always unrealistic to believe we could take Afghanistan on a journey from Stone Age values to the 21st century by having troops in the country and pouring money into the pockets of insatiably corrupt leaders." . . .

"The administration naively talked about a “diplomatic solution.” The Taliban were never interested, and have broken every agreement they have signed. Just look at recent headlines. Last week alone, 27 children were murdered at the hands of the Taliban. The Taliban executed 22 Afghan commandos as they attempted to peacefully surrender. They’ve made their intentions known — these butchers are bragging about the slaughter online.". . . 

Ian Macfarlane