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s0nicfan posted...

I mean at a worse state relative to what it had become. I don't think anybody is surprised that the Taliban went right back to running the country like they did when they were previously in power. So in that sense, they did just return to the status quo. By worst state, I mean worse than what had been built up. Unless you're also of the opinion that what the country looked like say a year before the withdrawal was agreed upon was itself worse than before the US had invaded at all.

Im not saying that at all. I think this just boils down to whether we think we should have a permanent presence in Afghanistan potentially forever more. I think we shouldnt. You have to rip the band aid off at some point. But thats just my opinion. If you have a different one I wont tell you youre wrong.

I have to go out soon. So I just have one more thought.

What sort of road map do you think would have been needed to ensure we left Afghanistan in a good place and it didnt revert back at least somewhat once we left? Do you even that would be possible even over another 20/30 year time span? Thats my last post for a while so Ill happily let you have the final word.