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Originally Posted by Redux
History suggests that Afghanistan is a near impossible place for outside invaders/occupiers to "win."
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I think you could safely remove the word "near" from that statement.
That's why I think we have to empower the locals to win out over the Taliban.
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But I do like the Obama approach of a "civilian surge" to "boost its political and economic development" in addition to more troops.
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I agree the "civilian surge" is necessary, but it won't do squat if the locals are not safe in their villages.