[af_vet_rr]

It is not possible to destroy the radical religionist, they can merely be contained. As long as they have the Islamic fanatic leadership they will have the will and some form of war will continue. There will never be a military victory.

There must be a religious victory from within the Afghan mosques

I agree with what you've said, and I do so as the father of a young Marine in Afghanistan. It's truly a 'Hearts and Minds' type of campaign. We can't change their way of thinking overnight, but we can work to ensure that future generations will not follow the radical Islamofascist types. Unfortunately many Americans don't have the patience for such a campaign. Too many think that wars can be easily won and the victors go home.

[bert]

......Unfortunately many Americans don’t have the patience for such a campaign.......

I don’t think the majority of Americans really think about the war in Afghanistan. The anti war sentiment is mostly the bogus moonbats who oppose war in general. The heat is gone and
there is not the support to take to the streets in adequate force to prevail.

The effort now is “to ensure that future generations will not follow the radical Islamofascist types” as you said. It is a long process