Category Archives: Afghanistan

Taliban PR man caught in frame

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Pat Lang

Comment: They have learned well. This creep is undoubtedly a manager in the Taliban campaign to sooth the Western sheep before the slaughter. pl

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10 years ago Congress tried to use the War Powers Act to leave Afghanistan

Posted on August 17, 2021 by willmann

By Robert Willmann Ten years ago in March the U.S. House of Representatives voted on concurrent resolution number 28 to use the War Powers Act, technically called the War Powers Resolution, to withdraw from Afghanistan by the end of that … Continue reading →

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HARPER: ANATOL LIEVEN HAS IT PARTLY RIGHT

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Harper

Anatol Lieven has written a useful piece in Politico which tells some of the story of how Taliban was able to so quickly take over most of Afghanistan territory with only a limited amount of fighting. While it does not … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan – In Memory Of Brig. Gen. F B Ali – by Walrus

Posted on August 17, 2021 by walrus

It is tempting to some to engage in endless games of “I told you so” regarding Afghanistan. I am not immune. I like to think that a lot of good common sense emerges from Col. Langs blog, not that I … Continue reading →

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A Day Late and a Dollar Short – TTG

Posted on August 16, 2021 by TTG

This is from Jacqui Heinrich, White House correspondent for FoxNews via a twitter thread. NEW, thread: Pentagon confirms to me the Department of Defense is preparing to house thousands of Afghan refugees on American military installations, immediately including Fort McCoy … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: The Collapse of the US/NATO Project In Afghanistan

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Willy B

              Our esteemed host has asked me to produce another update on the collapse of the US/NATO project in Afghanistan. I do this with the understanding that the situation is changing rapidly but first I must begin by amending the … Continue reading →

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AF-Gone-A-Stan–A Kick in the Gonads for the Deep State

Posted on August 15, 2021 by walrus

Joe Biden can whine all he wants while trying to blame Donald Trump for the quick collapse of Afghanistan and the ensuing exodus of all U.S. Government and contract employees, but Biden is wearing this turd. And it stinks to … Continue reading →

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The Final Collapse of the US/NATO Project In Afghanistan

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Willy B

            Aug. 15, 2021 will be remembered as the date that the US/NATO project in Afghanistan suffered its final death blows. There already has been and will be much more commentary on why the collapse happened and who is responsible. … Continue reading →

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It’s Over By Walrus

Posted on August 15, 2021 by walrus

Twitter is reporting Taliban Leader Baradar is at the Presidential palace and will take over from Ghani who will resign. What fate awaits our supporters?

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Afghanistan Papers – Part 3?

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Pat Lang

‘For almost two decades, U.S. military commanders have assured the public they are making progress on the cornerstone of their war strategy: to build a strong Afghan army and police force that can defend the country on their own. “We’re … Continue reading →

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