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Yes. Impossible successful outcome is very close to what it may be.
History has not taught some politicians anything. However, an earlier point I made: By taking the fight to them, the conflict is on their ground and reduces the terrorism activities on our home ground. If the Taliban was not being harrassed at home they would have open season on the Western World.
Before the US went to Afghanistan the general opinion was that the "enemy" deserved to be punished. The US was looked upon as heros.
Now as we all are aware the tables have turned because of the cost of lives.
I feel its a long way off being resolved and for the US to pull out would be a mistake that many countries would suffer the consequences.
I received an email again from my son. Here's a snip of what he wrote:
The worst part is the Aussies were staying overnight at the FOB on their way passing through when the ANA opened fire. He got away.
So far, 'green-on-blue' violence has accounted for 15% of US service member deaths since the start of the war, and the percentage is much higher recently. I don't know the Australian numbers.
FOB = forward operating base
ANA = Afghan National Army
I heard on radio that 7 of 38 Australians have been killed by enemy action. I don't know exactly what was meant, nor how the other fatalities happened.
Cheers
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