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oldsoftie

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12. But they cant take territory with suicide attacks.

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #10)

Tue Aug 3, 2021, 07:04 AM

Aug 2021

And i dont think they ever really stopped the bombings. I just hate to see the country revert right back to where it was in 2000. I think providing air support not only gives the Taliban pause, but also could provide MUCH needed morale to the Government forces. And that can have a positive effect on their performance

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US airstrikes pound Taliban positions as militants threaten key cities in Afghanistan [View all] Omaha Steve Aug 2021 OP

That doesn't sound like we are pulling out. n/t NH Ethylene Aug 2021 #1

Gotta get our last licks in I suppose Polybius Aug 2021 #2

Or maybe we're trying to protect what remains of Afghan liberty from religious fundamentalists. brooklynite Aug 2021 #4

Perhaps, but it's pointless Polybius Aug 2021 #8

Which is why its a good idea to continue providing air support oldsoftie Aug 2021 #11

A few C130 gunships should be able to hold off a few 1000 taliban oldsoftie Aug 2021 #3

or change tactics to resume bombings and suicide attacks. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #10

But they cant take territory with suicide attacks. oldsoftie Aug 2021 #12

"they are pretty much engaging in traditional warfare now" Steelrolled Aug 2021 #13

Promises Slammer Aug 2021 #5

Correction Slammer Aug 2021 #6

Sounds like 1972 paleotn Aug 2021 #7

The Afghan Govt is likely requesting help. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #9