Mmmmm....
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Going off topic & continuing the Afghan discussion, I think that the Americans, are on a hiding to nothing in Afghanistan. !!!
For nearly the last 200 years, many of the worlds larger fighting nations have tried to overcome the difficulties of trying to take control of the country & failed.
The British, the French, the British for a 2nd time, the Indians (??), the Russian's & now the American's/British coalition forces have all tried to succeed, with many battles won, but never managed to complete their goal.
(Note: Check the History of the region on Wiki/Internet, including the Khyber pass...)
The Landscape is very barren & mountainous & doesn't lend its self well to conventional tactics. Added to that the mentality of the nationals who have lived there for centuries & are happy eeking out an existance.
After all, how would YOU feel if someone tried to invade your country & take control...??
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