Is this turning into the same kind of fiasco that the old Soviet Union discovered Afghanistan to be?
No, it's not.
I Doubt it.
The big difference is that The Soviets wished to crush them and take them over.
We have no such intent. We intend to allow Aghans to control Afghanistan.
I dont think it will turn that way... there is a big difference bet. the Talibs and Western troops lately... American/Canadian/Euro troops are very well trained and fights very well coordinated. Most of the Talibs don't want to engage directly to the troops because this will mean non-stop chases and a likely death... If we try to anylize the casualties on our side, its too far small. Only the MSM is making a big deal out of it. I'd say let all NATO soldiers go there and get exposed to the real firefights free of charge rather than sitting back in their own countries criticizing how Americans fight the war. Let them taste it for good.