We had 20 years to help build a govt there that could’ve kept the Taliban at bay; instead we enabled a corrupt undemocratic govt and used Afghanistan as a little more than a cash cow for the military industrial complex. All this tragedy was inevitable given our own malfeasance.
António Guterres
 @antonioguterres
10 Feb 2022
I am increasingly concerned about the well-being of missing women activists in Afghanistan. Several have ‘disappeared’, some not heard from in weeks. I strongly urge the Taliban to ensure their safety so that they can return home.

Feb 10, 2022 · 10:28 AM UTC

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In addition, the US govt didn’t even try to prioritize helping women activists escape when we made our exit. The fact that we’ve now just moved on, failing to truly grapple with what happened there and why, reflects one of the ugliest aspects of the way we have come to operate.
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The US and NATO tried for to unite the Afghans to create a stable Government and a Military that would protect them. Laura Bush was actively involved in promoting Education and supporting Afghan Women. But Corruption ran rampant and Tribal Feuds prevented a Union.
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No, we did not seek to create a stable government. We were just told that. And Afghans are historically among the best fighters in the world, yet we were training them in the use of American military equipment the meant $2T in profit for our MIC but aligned with them very little.
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Lol our government can't build a good government overseas. Soldiers knew in 2005 it was never going to work. But Americans didn't care to be bothered.
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speaking to segregated audiences is not ok.
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They do this cheap acting job every other day, feigning deep humanitarian + social concern. This guy is doing a job.
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When will we ever learn?
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The Carter administration funded, armed and trained the Taliban in the art of terrorism in hopes of provoking a Soviet “invasion” of Afghanistan.
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