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In reply to the discussion: Today I learned everyone was against the Afghan war from the beginning [View all]Emrys
(7,222 posts)I'm pointing out there was arguably justification for some action, but you keep claiming that invasion was justified, and that seems to be the beginning and end of it for you.
I'm then pointing out the problems with invading a country on a grand scale and half-heartedly trying to refashion it without devoting the vast resources that would be necessary even if success was possible.
Invading's the easy part. It seldom stops there (which is why folks like me keep banging on about exit strategies whenever the latest invasion or war with our countries' involvement becomes a prospect). Certainly not in historical flashpoints like Afghanistan. It has knock-on effects, mission creep, the sunk cost fallacy comes into play. And before you know it, 20 years have passed.