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And regardless, even if they were fighting directly under the flag of a nation-state, this would be akin to saying that once we knocked Italy out of the war in WWII, we were obligated to release all the Germans we captured there. The war ain't over. Whether it polls well in an election cycle or not. |
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![]() Wow this stayed on the main page a lot longer than I thought it would.
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![]() Heck, I don't even remember Obama supporters bringing this guy up much the last 5 years either, but now, it was paramount. "Leave no soldier behind" and exchanging prisoners means the war is over, so when did the Taliban quit? I must have missed that one. It is funny to see those that don't care about the military, including the Obama admin., throwing out that Hollywood military phrase to somehow show they are so knowledgeable about any of this.
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![]() Is they why you have avoided this thread like the plague or having troubles figuring out your usual defense of Obama? Don't worry, huffington and dailykos are providing all kinds of excuses you can use.
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And how about the thousands of soldiers we have lost in the war in Afghanistan that died fighting to capture these guys....and now they are free. How is that ok? |
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And they would rather die than admit the King made a mistake. Which is really weird. I supported Bush, but I had no problem admitting he made mistakes. |
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![]() Here are short bios and some back-story on the five Taleban who were traded. From 2012 when this trade was first being discussed: http://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/...soners-amended
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![]() You could get a job as a Fox propagandist. You parrot well. The use of the word "seems" is always useful for propagandists.
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![]() Think of this: Let's say the guy was a deserter and a collaborator. As a former US Army Infantryman, I believe in that case he should be court martialed, and if found guilty, shot. But we all know that's not going to happen. So, we could have just left him in Afghanistan. Of course, then you leave a very powerful asset for the Taliban; a traitor who is thoroughly versed in American culture and can help them plan attacks. You could look at this as removing an immediate asset in trade for five guys who will be held in Qatar for a year before they can do anything, and would have been released next year anyway. Given that we'll be out of Afghanistan before they get there, their bad effect will be turned on the backstabbing Afghani government, not us. Win/win. Besides, initial reports had the Taliban requesting 15 detainees and a ****load of money. Maybe getting him for just the five was a good deal? Last edited by Rohirrim; 06-05-2014 at 08:53 AM.. |
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![]() Don't care to read over the diatribe most are posting above about FOX and the usual ra-ra's playing party politics, but here are my thoughts.
The problem I have with most of it is two-fold: Negotiating with these guys can embolden other non-state/extremist organizations to try and pursue similar outcomes. Doing this in a way legitimizes terrorist organizations and puts them on the same level as recognized nations or state actors in international politics. Pretty slippery slope, IMHO. A hard left turn and deviation from what are MO is supposed to be in this regard. I don't know the facts of the case, none of us do, but the above thoughts don't need the "truth" re: Bergdahl to be made. Last edited by Requiem; 06-05-2014 at 08:55 AM.. |
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