Most people agree that after 20 years, it was time to get out of Afghanistan. However, it should have been done without sacrificing the lives of 13 American soldiers and abandoning allies.
Afghanistan Withdrawal
A year ago, Biden officials touted the withdrawal as a victory. They even went as far as to say it was a "safe and effective" withdrawal. National security advisor Jake Sullivan said in December of 2021, "For the first time in 20 years, there are no U.S. troops in harm's way in Afghanistan this holiday season. We safely and effectively drew down our diplomatic presence. We lifted tens of thousands of vulnerable Afghans to safety in a unique American example of capacity, commitment, and sheer logistics."
The terrorist who killed the 13 soldiers was originally housed in the Bagram prison but was set free when the U.S. left and severed its diplomatic presence. Firstpost wrote, "However, the jihadist walked free on 15 August along with thousands of other dangerous terrorists held in the high-security prison, taking advantage of the chaos that ensued in the aftermath of the United State's hurried exit and the Taliban's swift takeover of the entire country."
Hardly an operation that could be deemed safe and effective. The exit was filled with chaos, confusion, and unnecessary deaths. When the last plane left the Kabul airport, thousands of Afghan allies were left behind, defenseless against the cruel Taliban.
Taliban Takeover
Before the withdrawal, Biden said, "the likelihood there's going to be the Taliban overrunning everything and owning the whole country is highly unlikely." However, the Taliban were back in power in a little over a month.
Unfortunately, the White House did not have the foresight to see that the Taliban lay in wait, ready to take the country over again and take it back 20 years. So instead, the administration stuck to their timeline- everyone out by September 11th.
In doing so, they also left behind a plethora of military equipment, from vehicles to helicopters, ammunition, guns, and even night vision goggles. It truly makes you wonder what the war and loss of military and civilian lives over the years were for. However, we will never forget those who gave it their all, trying to get the Afghan people to safety.
If Trump was still in the White House at this time none of this would have occured . Trump had already set a withdrawal plan with the leaders of Afghanistan . But senile Joe totally screwed that up doing it his way . Thats why we had the mess to begin with .
During Trump’s presidency: in 2017, there were 14 total deaths; in 2018, there were 15; 23 in 2019 and in 2020, there were 11. And if you wish to include people that fought along side our own forces that would be 63 soliders from other countries. Any death is unnecessary but Trump did not stop our soliders from dying in Afghanistan.
The blood on Joe Biden's hands just keeps on flowing. He and his Criminal Family, the Democrats and his corrupt administration are guilty of murder and they need to pay for their crimes! We, you and I, are just more victims of this attack on our Republic and the corruption and treason that's taking place. It's time to remove this corrupt traitor from power and go about the business of trying to save what's left of our Republic!
Under Trump’s presidency: in 2017 in Afghanistan American soldier, there were 14 total deaths; in 2018, there were 15; 23 in 2019 and in 2020, there were 11. And if you wish to include people that fought along side our own forces that would be 63 soliders from other countries. Any death is unnecessary but Trump did not stop our soliders from dying in Afghanistan. Found under the fallen soldiers pentagon database. Support is better than blame.
Biden, and the Democrats who elected him, are either evil or stupid as a brick.
Demon possessed?
Under Trump’s presidency: in 2017 in Afghanistan American soldier, there were 14 total deaths; in 2018, there were 15; 23 in 2019 and in 2020, there were 11. And if you wish to include people that fought along side our own forces that would be 63 soliders from other countries. Any death is unnecessary but Trump did not stop our soliders from dying in Afghanistan. Found under the fallen soldiers pentagon database. Support is better than blame. But you do you.
Lets see now. Biden has done so much TO and not FOR the country. The XL pipeline, virtually destroyed the fuel industry, raised the price of gas so most people pay half or more of their paycheck to even drive to work. He's created such a mess in our economy that many can't afford groceries. Then there's the open border letting terrorists from so many other countries invade the U.S. ILLEGALLY. The absolute disaster in Afghanistan that's being called a withdrawal. It was a ROUTE. A retreat or withdrawal is done in an orderly manner and not like the mess Biden caused along with his inept right hand man, Gen. Milley. There's so much more. But one thing caught my attention this morning on the news. Biden was giving a speech and in it he whined and complained about Fentanyl being disguised as candy so young kids would go for it with a good chance of being killed by the stuff that's made in China, shipped to Mexico then smuggled across the border. Could Biden possibly be involved in all that and now using it as a campaign stunt? I wouldn't be surprised. Also, I wonder how much money he's getting from that whole mess.
Pipeline was not going to be finished until 2025, and only moved oil THAT ALREADY WAS BEING MOVED BY TRUCKS. Gas PRICES are high due to a shortage geared from the pandemic, Trump was instrumental in slowing production of Saudi oil TO STOP PRICES FROM FALLING FURTHER during covid and actually prices were going up under Trump, JOE JUST RENEGOTIATED what Trump negotiated to try and stabilize prices from going higher the agreement Trump and kushner negotiated was not supposed to expire until 2023, he also agreed to pay them to slow production, congress refused the pay part. The inflation is a world problem not a US problem, but thank you for thinking our President has that much power. Covid messed a lot of things up so to say one man trump or Biden caused is just being uneducated on how the world economy works. The border, I will not argue the catch and release, but any border patrol will tell you catch and release is not release into the US it is take them back to Mexico and release them freeing up the court system that was clogged. I mean there are still kids that are in our foster system that have not been sent back, great move! Under Trump’s presidency: in 2017 in Afghanistan American soldier, there were 14 total deaths; in 2018, there were 15; 23 in 2019 and in 2020, there were 11. More than us just ripping the bandaid off. And if you wish to include people that fought along side our own forces that would be 63 soliders from other countries. Any death is unnecessary but Trump did not stop our soliders from dying in Afghanistan. And with that being said trump is the one that did negotiate the return of the country to the, not Biden. Found under the fallen soldiers pentagon database. Support is better than blame. Biden like trump has been investigated by Republicans to see if his dealing with China had any volition, nope nothing found, we could not find any dirty dealings on him, and if the Republicans could have we would have. Fentanyl is a problem, period and is being smuggled more by boat and air craft, it was at a all time death rate under trumps presidency and continues till today. My own state is listed as the worst because it goes through New Hampshire up in to Canada. Oops. We have a Republican governor when I admire and support but that is a flaw. I could keep going and counterpoint everything you say but would it do any good? No I'm not abiding fan at all but I get tired of people pointing fingers like they do to Trump they do to Biden instead of us all trying to be American.
Quit repeating the same worn out lite. Those 13 were not blown up. All 13 had open caskets. Talk to the families.
If they were not blown up, were they killed by bad decisions by Biden?
Being in Afghanistan was a bad decision all together. Joe pulled the bandaid off and yes it hurt. Soliders died, but Trump negotiated the return of Afghanistan to the Taliban. But uder trump there were more soldiers died so Biden stop all unnecessary killings Under Trump’s presidency: in 2017 in Afghanistan American soldier, there were 14 total deaths; in 2018, there were 15; 23 in 2019 and in 2020, there were 11. And if you wish to include people that fought along side our own forces that would be 63 soliders from other countries. Any death is unnecessary but Trump did not stop our soliders from dying in Afghanistan. Found under the fallen soldiers pentagon database. Support is better than blame.
Are you happy with Biden are you better now than 4yrs ago
Better late than never? But, THANK-YOU for calling out the over&over&over same worthless comment!