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AndyWAWG's avatar

Hi Thom, Thanks for the history on how American Imperialism got us into this mess. I think it comes down to war is profitable for the oligarchs. Since the oligarchs also own the media, the truth will remain hidden. It's just like hidding the truths about our racist history and our worker abuse history. Those who abuse others though bondage, wage theft and war are also wealthy enough to hide their abuse from view.

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I feel that Trump insiders in the Pentagon botched a lot of this pullout from Afghanistan. Bagram Air Force base was a highly secure base to perform the withdrawel and evacuation It was abandoned overnight:

"As part of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, after nearly 20 years of continuous US presence at the site, the Bagram Air Base was handed back to the Afghan government on 1 July 2021.[32][33][34][35] The last remaining U.S. troops left the base by shutting off the electricity and slipping away in the night without notifying the Afghan Armed Forces.[36][37] The base was looted by local civilians soon after US forces left the area. The Afghan National Army later took control of the area and arrested some looters.[38]

On 15 August 2021, Afghan troops stationed there gave up their positions to the Taliban, losing control of the airfield.[39]"

It was secure, had barracks, fuel tanks etc. Everything that you would need. Why was it shut down in such a rush.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagram_Airfield

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