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Steelrolled

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13. "they are pretty much engaging in traditional warfare now"

Reply to maxsolomon (Reply #10)

Tue Aug 3, 2021, 10:58 AM

Aug 2021

That was my thought at well. I think the US military saw what was going on, and were licking their chops and wanted to get is some final shots. It might be a little soothing.

If the Taliban were a little smarter, would just wait until the Americans are good and gone - but human nature dictates otherwise.

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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