For centuries Afghanistan has been known as "The Graveyard of Empires".
They defeated Alexander the Great, they kicked England out, and the former Soviet Union no longer exists because of Afghanistan.
The United States has been embroiled in a 20 year war that is yet ongoing.
Its way past time to get out.
Agreed! We are almost completely out already..good, continue the progress. Presently, there is a government formed as such, in Afghanistan.
If we can help with only a minimum of training outside it's borders, that may prevent a terrorist group from taking over and giving the Ayatollahs of Iran another recruiting/launching base.
Yes we are out and we should stay out, but Joe is trying to facilitate a way for the terrorists to take over.
I see it as just another extension of the evil forces which are trying, and presently succeeding, to undermine the USA!
You're welcome to decide for yourself, just what to call that evil force..