Originally posted by Parihaka
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How would they deal with Afghanistan.
We're still following Trump's script there. All was worked out over a year back.
Mike came up with a plan that was politically acceptable to the domestic audience and whatever came after.
Leaving a mess behind in Afghanistan just doesn't gel with the way Trump handled other areas. Unless there was a purpose.
If the adversaries have a problem next door they are less likely to create problems elsewhere. They are occupied. Same plan works for Afghanistan too.
Trouble with this idea is it helps cause instability in more places. Counter productive.
If the idea of going in was to fight terror then the last thing you want is for it to spread.
Originally posted by Parihaka
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What difference would a heads up a few weeks in advance make ?
You still have the same choices. Surge or withdraw.
Can't push back the withdrawal any further. Can't stay put. Trump took away that option.
As it turns out they had to send in more troops anyway to complete the withdrawal.
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