While there is virtually nothing new to add to the past ravings regarding our misadventures into foreign lands (Iraq unnecessarily and Afghanistan unprepared and unsustained). Historical blindness to the ethnic divisions and tribal loyalties, we ventured further into a hole that appears to get deeper with time (albeit, some signs of temperance in violence in Iraq cannot be denied).
Although famous, British journalist Robert Fisk is unfamiliar to me. His article in the "Independent" is a sober recasting any thought that more troops will make a difference in Afghanistan. It is unclear what is in order at this point since Pakistan is now deteriorating with their nuclear armaments in question.
What is clear is that we have an unmitigated disaster that could become even worse.
I will have to read more by Robert Fisk who seems to be extraordinarily knowledgeable and thoughtful.
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