France to begin Afghan pullout

[AnotherMcIntosh]

TULLE, France — President Francois Hollande said Saturday France will begin its Afghanistan pullout next month and complete it by year-end ...

Allies have downplayed the impact of their early departure, saying Afghan troops are ready to take over.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jHWD-KiuXLY_nrAAke6MRXQy4hfA?docId=CNG.77d52b238aae4509a56c20582e5ad5b5.721

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

1. Memo to Obama: It's time to admit we lost and get out.

[Life Long Dem]

2. That's a good sign

That "Afghan troops are ready to take over".

[jannyk]

3. Not soon enough for the four killed yesterday.

4 dead. 5 Injured

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-18377761

[SGMRTDARMY]

4. These people have been warring for centuries just like the middle east

what makes us so arrogant to think that we're going to go in there and stop it. This is the same attitude we had in Vietnam and we all know how well that worked out.

[AnotherMcIntosh]

7. It is, of course, always easier for those behind the troops. The further behind, the easier.

[morningfog]

5. I applaud the French people.

[malaise]

6. Excellent

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