It didn’t have to be this way. If the US had spent 20+ yrs supporting actual democracy rather than simply indulging military excess, things could’ve turned out very differently. A profound tragedy. Afghanistan: Taliban closes universities to women bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-64…

Dec 20, 2022 · 5:32 PM UTC

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That reminds me: I gotta find my old Helen Reddy records,...
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The last thing the wealthy want in this world is Democracy (majority rule via direct vote), which is why you never see it.
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Same thing happened after Obama surrendered Iraq to ISIS.
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US shouldn't have been there. This happens over and over again
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There are women there who were ... On the Verge of Graduating!!! ... Now they can't!!!
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And profoundly sad for our world. If “military” could mean more than death, more than control, with humanitarian goals, our world would look much different indeed. Using all that money for anything but destruction could change the world.
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Now that’s a surprise…
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Easier said than done.
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There was no viable democracy in Afghanistan. It is what it is.
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But think of all the money & kick-backs that would have been lost by 'those at the top' if not encouraging/voting for 'more indulging of military excess'? And by 'indulging of military excess', I mean...war, war & more war? Profits are enormous, perpetual war brings a BIG LIFE!
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