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In hindsight, we should have backed the Soviets in '79.

RobVG — 12/4/2008 3:12:06 AM (archived)

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How do we define "victory" in Afghanistan? Is it achievable? - Bowser - 12/4/2008 1:37:07 AM
- re: How do we define "victory" in Afghanistan? Is it achievable? - gbaikie - 12/4/2008 4:19:26 AM
  - It's an honest question from me. (For a change.) - Bowser - 12/4/2008 5:12:03 AM
- In hindsight, we should have backed the Soviets in '79. (n/t) - RobVG - 12/4/2008 3:12:06 AM
  - re: In hindsight, we should have backed the Soviets in '79. - I'm sure Afghanistan would not appreciate that as well as those that resided in the World Trade Center.. (n/t) - Marcia - 12/4/2008 3:47:52 AM
    - But how would the US know it has "won"? Is that possible? - Bowser - 12/4/2008 4:19:22 AM
      - re: ... not unless the war is over. Huge if it's over, I know, as do you, I'm sure. (n/t) - Marcia - 12/4/2008 4:30:52 AM
    - What's 911 have to do with it? (n/t) - RobVG - 12/4/2008 3:59:36 AM
      - re: What's 911 have to do with it? - Marcia - 12/4/2008 4:10:00 AM
        
        Osama WHO? - Lindy - 12/4/2008 1:19:18 PM
        
        I think we're on the same page. I misread you before. (n/t) - RobVG - 12/4/2008 4:49:57 AM

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