Posted on 08/16/2021 7:28:07 PM PDT by JosephW
Is Afghanistan a gift to China?
As China begins to build more electric cars they are facing a problem with rare earth elements. They can pull some from Africa, but the optics are terrible and child labour is the norm.
Australia is in an economic war with China and much of what they need to compete is denied them. Tesla has the advantage of resources, but BYD and MG want to successfully enter this market. To be successful, China would have to kowtow to Australia - something they have decided not to do.
Enter "China Joe". The deals his son made for the 'big man' may be haunting us now. How indebted is Biden and family? Would they go so far as to sell out our allies, and destroy 20 years of effort to protect his presidency and income stream?
As the U.S. pulls out and leaves the world devastated, China is already cuddling up to the Taliban. They need what they have and won't treat them like the Uighur for at least a little while.
A quick summary: U.S. pulled out too quick and left everything behind Australia sidelined and put under increased economic problems China gains rare earth elements for EV's Hostages left in place (a new Ted Koppel will get to count the days and deaths) Afghan allies left to die U.S. and allied auto makers put at a disadvantage Tesla disadvantaged (he wasn't invited to the White House) Unknown gain for Biden
All of this, and China will be able to build more economic partnerships with other countries who may have these minerals and resources with the message: “We will stay with you. The US will abandon you.” They are already starting this.
The damage this disaster of an abrupt pull out did is incalculable - and will likely be felt for the rest of our lives and beyond.
Yes...outrageous. Absolutely no reason to drop the air support, intel, etc. while withdrawing our troops on the ground and after. There was zero transition to allow the Afghan army to even attempt to gain footing on their own. Just a total, abrupt pull out - left them sitting ducks, as well as our own people on the ground who were still there allowing the enemy to advance easily...and they just sat and watched without returning the air support to stop the march of their forces.
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