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Sainters7 · 01-23-2008, 03:50 PM

I had an interesting chat with a soldier about a month back who had made some great points. He basically explained that this mission has still never been fully explained properly to the public by the media, who seem to just be twisting it for their own political reasons. He also explained that this is in fact a generational war, and the pullout dates some are hoping for are laughable. He thinks this is a 20-25 year mission, as they are rebuilding the country's infastructure completely, as well as trying to flush out the Taliban stronghold in Khandahar.

I left alot out but he made some great points. It was interesting talking to him, as he provided me with some thought on the Afghanistan mission that I had never heard before.

01-23-2008, 03:50 PM	#11
Sainters7 Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: back in the 403 Exp:	I had an interesting chat with a soldier about a month back who had made some great points. He basically explained that this mission has still never been fully explained properly to the public by the media, who seem to just be twisting it for their own political reasons. He also explained that this is in fact a generational war, and the pullout dates some are hoping for are laughable. He thinks this is a 20-25 year mission, as they are rebuilding the country's infastructure completely, as well as trying to flush out the Taliban stronghold in Khandahar. I left alot out but he made some great points. It was interesting talking to him, as he provided me with some thought on the Afghanistan mission that I had never heard before.