Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)

2. According to a thread I posted earlier ...

Reply to Laura PourMeADrink (Original post)

Thu Aug 26, 2021, 08:56 PM

Aug 2021

The state department was telling Americans every three weeks to get out since around March.
I'm posting this from my phone so can't make the connection to that thread right now.

They said their warnings became stronger and stronger but people just ignored them.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Honest question. Did those US people in Afghanistan not realize that they needed to get out earlier? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2021 OP

Alams and Advisorys were issued by the Embassey from March to July Historic NY Aug 2021 #1

According to a thread I posted earlier ... left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 #2

Here's the link to your OP. Niagara Aug 2021 #7

I read that State issued warnings starting mid-April and even offered... SMC22307 Aug 2021 #3

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kabul - May 15, 2021 Make7 Aug 2021 #4

You are witnessing Phase 3 of a deadly pandemic DenaliDemocrat Aug 2021 #5

Good point. Never underestimate how stupid people can be. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2021 #11

A lot of those "US people" have strong Afghan ties. El Supremo Aug 2021 #6

Engineers have a saying... Enter stage left Aug 2021 #8

After twenty years of the US kicking the can down the road, most people thought we'd never leave. sop Aug 2021 #9

Some will stay by choice. Some are scrambling KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #10

It is regular policy by Middle East expats to ignore most Warnings... JCMach1 Aug 2021 #12