[Fresh Wind]

But I know one thing. I shouldn’t be 51 with a war going on that started when I was in my early 30s.

And don't forget that before us, there were the Russians who were there from 1979 to 1989 with essentially the same results.

Some problems just can't be fixed no matter how much you spend, and how many lives you sacrifice.

[robowombat]

Alexander of Macedonia spent three years ‘pacifying’ what is now Afghanistan. That was the longest operation segment of his campaign to India, Even then he made a deal with the most powerful tribal group that they wouldn't attack the Greeks he was leaving to garrison the delightful place and he would marry the chiefs daughter (Roxanne) and a lot of his officers and soldiers would marry tribal girls. Surprisingly, the Greeks created a kingdom (Bactria) that existed for about two hundred years. The tribals liked both some things the Greeks had , like wine and appreciated the Macedonian garrison for its ability and willingness to kick ass if any of the outer tribes tried to raid their country.

[mabarker1]

There are only 3 options for the M.E. that will work:

1) Remove Our Personnel and Equipment [Military,CIA,CIVILIAN,K-9,ALL] from the Crap hole that is called Afghanistan and the Sandbox.

2) Leave them alone in every aspect.

3) NUKE THE CRAP HOLE and come back in 200 years with a Dozer and make it a Resort Beach.