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Victor_c3

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12. I mostly place the blame on the Afghanis

Wed Aug 18, 2021, 08:47 AM

Aug 2021

We’ve been there for 20 years, propping up there military and government. We gave them plenty of training and plenty of aid, yet they seemed to have retained absolutely none of it. They deserted when confronted and had no spine whatsoever.

Yes, it is the politicians fault to a degree, as in we should never have gone there to give them “freedom”. Also, politicians before Biden should have pulled out long before.

To me, as gut wrenching as it is, the rapid collapse of Afghanistan proves that we were justified in leaving and should have left 19 years ago. No amount of training and aid can make these people want to fight for their own country.

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Any other vets feeling triggered and stressed? [View all] Docreed2003 Aug 2021 OP

I am a VN era vet. Never was in country. My only issue has been a bit of AndyS Aug 2021 #1

Thanks for your response Andy Docreed2003 Aug 2021 #3

These circumstances blend in with other stressors from these past 20 years; with all that's going on Anon-C Aug 2021 #2

I am not a veteran. However, stress is a daily Tetrachloride Aug 2021 #4

Older than you (VietNam days) slightlv Aug 2021 #5

Thanks slightlv Docreed2003 Aug 2021 #7

I'm a veteran Skittles Aug 2021 #6

Thanks Skittles Docreed2003 Aug 2021 #8

Iraq was a huge waste too Skittles Aug 2021 #9

Another Nam Vet here beemerphill Aug 2021 #10

528th MI co (intg) unit May 63-May 67. 137.208 Russian translator marie999 Aug 2021 #11

I mostly place the blame on the Afghanis Victor_c3 Aug 2021 #12

It's been destroying me the last few days Victor_c3 Aug 2021 #13

I served during the Iranian Hostage Crisis denbot Aug 2021 #14

Thank you for your comments. Docreed2003 Aug 2021 #15

Nope Mysterian Aug 2021 #16