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President Biden wants to be remembered as the guy who got America out of the Middle East….

July 26, 2021 By jamesb

Twenty years after 9/11.... President Joe Biden has ordered most American combat troops out of the Middle East... It IS a Big accomplishment .... At one time American had more than 100,000 boots on the ground.... Of course America WILl have troops in the area no … [Read more...] about President Biden wants to be remembered as the guy who got America out of the Middle East….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, America troops, American Foreign Affairs, China/US Military, Iraq, Military, Politics, The Middle East

The Pentagon mission changes in Afghanistan and Iraq……

July 23, 2021 By jamesb

We hear of US airstrikes In Afghanistan? The U.S. military carried out two strikes against the Taliban Thursday night, which targeted captured equipment, multiple defense officials said, according to CNN. The two strikes were in support of the Afghan forces in Kandahar … [Read more...] about The Pentagon mission changes in Afghanistan and Iraq……

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, Biden admin, Iraq, US Military, US military advisors

Bush knocks Biden Afghanistan military drawdown….

July 14, 2021 By jamesb

The former President was in office for the 9/11 tragedy  ... He launched the Iraq War... He took political criticism for that... President Biden says he has had enough of American soldiers oversea's.... And? Biden IS getting a LOT second guessing (Congress, … [Read more...] about Bush knocks Biden Afghanistan military drawdown….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, George W. Bush, Joe Biden, Joe Biden 2020, Military

President Biden speaks of his Afghan pullout…..

July 8, 2021 By jamesb

He seems to see the pullout as bringing the American troops home primarly.... The President takes this personally..... And he feels the pressure .... He does Not see the American effort there as a 'victory '.... A majority of Americans polled support his move... No … [Read more...] about President Biden speaks of his Afghan pullout…..

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, Military, Politics, President Biden, Taliban, US Afghan pullout

The Taliban try to clean up their act….

July 6, 2021 By jamesb

As they seize more and more territory? The group begins the task of trying display the very thing everyone is worried about violence and revenge.... And governing.... President Biden is betting on them doing this..... Even if it means a different way of life for the … [Read more...] about The Taliban try to clean up their act….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Afghanistan, Governing, Military, Politics, Taliban

More on Biden’s rush to leave Afghanistan….

June 20, 2021 By jamesb

This is turning more into a 'drop and run'..... Leaving is always harder than starting anything... There are “a lot of problems” in the Afghan Air Force and it needs “American support,” one pilot said bluntly shortly before he flew to retrieve Afghan troops in a besieged … [Read more...] about More on Biden’s rush to leave Afghanistan….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Politics Tagged With: Afghan Military, Afghanistan, Biden, Military Contractors, Military withdrawal

NATO leaders are NOT happy with Biden’s order to abandon Afghanistan….

June 13, 2021 By jamesb

The just 'drop things and run ' thing isn't making the American General's happy.... Nor is it making members of Congress happy either... Added to all this unhappiness is the other countries that have troops in the that country.... Idiotic responses about securing the … [Read more...] about NATO leaders are NOT happy with Biden’s order to abandon Afghanistan….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Military, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Afghanistan, al-Qaeda, ISLAMIC STATE, Joe Biden, Joe Biden 2020, Military, NATO, Politics, Taliban, U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND

Afghan troops giving up to the Taliban With US Troops leaving….

May 27, 2021 By jamesb

Quickly and without blood shed? The Afghan military and government across the country is going over to the Taliban.... It would appear that the Biden admin is going wait until the Taliban has the responsibility of actually running the country ? Then come back to talk to … [Read more...] about Afghan troops giving up to the Taliban With US Troops leaving….

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Afghan culture, Afghanistan, Biden admin, Military, Taliban, US Troop withdrawals

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