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Sad Thoughts on Afghanistan

Sad Thoughts on Afghanistan

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Ben Sixsmith
Aug 18, 2021
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Call me a cynic but I suspect that if you had asked the average person who is now criticising the US departure from Afghanistan last week if they endorsed the war they would have given a firm “no”. Faced with the consequences of their - our - desired outcome, they cannot deal with having suffering on their conscience.

Well, perhaps they think leaving is …

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