More than the end result at stake here.

iairishcheeks 30526 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 4:27 pm on Aug 15, 2021

Which is why we're sending troops back to create a more organized and humane exit. So just based on this reversal, it could have "gone differently".

My first thought is succession planning, tiered transition based not on a timetable but on achievement of goals. The cut and run strategy is always available, but shouldn't be the first choice in most cases.

Obviously I am not a foreign policy or military expert nor is it an area of competency I claim , but I think it's fair to question the expertise and competency of these experts given the results.

You seem to be arguing it couldn't have gone better (everyone is surprised) while there's a near consensus that it could not have gone worse.

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More than the end result at stake here. iairishcheeks 4:27pm · 8/15/21
- All projections had the Afghan gvmt holding out for months, at least Chris94 4:30pm · 8/15/21
  - So no one is responsible for the projections? iairishcheeks 4:31pm · 8/15/21
    - Did I say that? They were obviously wrong.NT Chris94 4:35pm · 8/15/21
      - "The blame lies entirely with the Afghan leadership, mil and civ"NT iairishcheeks 4:38pm · 8/15/21
        
        OK, blame us for thinking they had any honor. Chris94 4:44pm · 8/15/21
        
        Wowza.NT iairishcheeks 4:54pm · 8/15/21
    - Of course not. These people are experts, you rube.NT Nigel Tufnel 4:34pm · 8/15/21
      - The great thing about being an expert in our modern world is that you don't have to be right. iairishcheeks 4:37pm · 8/15/21
        
        About anything. Even in your chosen field.NT Stark Raving Dad 7:23pm · 8/15/21
        
        Especially.NT iairishcheeks 8:23pm · 8/15/21

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