#125 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Tuesday August 24)
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Good morning, My comments about Afghanistan from last week (and the comparisons to the retreat from Vietnam) brought a considerable amount of controversy. Some agreed with my points, others not. But all were thoughtful. Unanimously, they found the quick disengagement to be the result of poor planning and execution. Blame covered the gamut, from “this was all a product of a disastrous war decision” to “Trump locked us in to a quick departure” to “this is proof of Biden’s incompetence.” Sadly, there is truth to all of this. Here are some of the best selections:
#125 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Tuesday August 24)
#125 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Tuesday…
#125 Musings Beyond the Bunker (Tuesday August 24)
Good morning, My comments about Afghanistan from last week (and the comparisons to the retreat from Vietnam) brought a considerable amount of controversy. Some agreed with my points, others not. But all were thoughtful. Unanimously, they found the quick disengagement to be the result of poor planning and execution. Blame covered the gamut, from “this was all a product of a disastrous war decision” to “Trump locked us in to a quick departure” to “this is proof of Biden’s incompetence.” Sadly, there is truth to all of this. Here are some of the best selections: