If the goal was to wipe out the Taliban, we failed.
>> The goal was to deny Al-Qaeda a safe-haven from which to plan and mount attacks against us. In that goal, we succeeded. But if we walk away now, they will simply regrgoup. <<
>> On the other hand, was the goal simply to overthrow the Taliban to get even for Sept 11th? <<
No, the Taliban was our enemy only insofar as they were giving huge support to Al-Qaeda.
>> Can you imagine, if after World War II, there were still Nazis trying to get back into power? <<
We’re still in Germay. Get over it.
>> Ditto, if in Japan, if they had people trying to get back in power. <<
We’re still in Japan, and we’ll be there for the indefinite future.
>> And what is the end game? <<
To continue denying a safe-haven in Afghanistan to our sworn enemies. We’ll need to stay as long as it takes.
I don’t understand what you are trying to say. Yes we have troops in Germany and Japan, I don’t need to get over it. Not sure what you mean by that. But we are not fighting Nazis in Germany today, whereas we still have never wiped out the Taliban. As I said not sure if you are responding to my points or just making additional points.