The article you linked to quotes an Afghan governor who states that the Taliban and al-Qaeda who are 'bothering people' are hated by the Afghan people. The governor states these people commiting attacks and acts of intimidation dont have the power to fight in a front so they carry out guerrila attacks. So your proof that we are losing in Afghanistan is linking to an article where it states that the Taliban and al Qaeda are reduced to acts of intimidation and terror against lone individuals or small groups of individuals. In my book thats proof the Taliban and al Qaeda have gotten there rear ends kicked. They are no longer a credible threat to the country as a whole. Just harrasing a few people in the southwest.
Man these negative vibes are so 60's.