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Hi, Me Again. Afghanistan Is Going Poorly
Just FYI, nine American soldiers were killed by Taliban insurgents in the worst attack against Americans in Afghanistan in three years. We're in danger of losing that country. Does anyone you know care?
I've held Afghanistan in my mind as the more important target for our military for the last five years, but Juan Cole has shaken my faith in that idea:
http://www.juancole.com/2008/07/obama-on-iraq-and-afghanistan-friendly.h...
And 40 of the enemy were killed.
I care, but I've noticed that caring, reading the news, writing my representatives and senators to stop funding the war, voting, attending war protests...make not a whit of difference so long as Prezinet "Decider" and VP "So?" are in office.
What anyones are you talking about? Media anyones? Policy anyones? military anyones? Adminstration anyones? good 'ol tax payer anyones?
If you are commenting on the lack of responses to your posts, Jonathan, I wouldn't say that it isn't because people don't care - I think most people just aren't sure what to say or do about it. Definitely don't let the issue drop, though; this stuff isn't reported nearly as much as it should be.
If you are happy with what you are as an individual or a country, then you simply be an example that others can follow. You don't need violence for others to understand your wonderful way of life. Get on the ground and work with the people who want to improve the country.
No, JP, I don't mean commentors. disdaniel said, "What anyones are you talking about? Media anyones? Policy anyones? military anyones? Adminstration anyones? good 'ol tax payer anyones?"
Yes.