Thanks for the reminder. I've read b/4 (can't remember source) that we've spent $2T between the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Freaking Insane. I understand why we were in Iraq after the war (the war itself being bullshit), but I really have no fucking clue why we are still in Afghanistan.I just want to remind people the cost of these actions are astronomical
I heard something on NPR about a dude who was tasked with spending 3 million per day in an area of Afghanistan that was described as the size of a typical US County. A COUNTY.
All while there appears to be zero money during the meltdown for jobs programs or mortgage assistance.
Imagine the good that could be done in you County if it had 3 million dollars per day dedicated to be spent on improvements for let’s say one year.
Does any believe action in Iran would be cheaper than Afghanistan? The 3 million per day figure is just improvements, that is not inclusive of the security budget. Security was a totally separate thing.
The Annual Cost Of The War In Afghanistan Since 2001 [Infographic]
With 2019 estimates factored in, the war in Afghanistan has now cost the United States $975 billion.www.google.com
Thanks for the reminder. I've read b/4 (can't remember source) that we've spent $2B between the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Freaking Insane. I understand why we were in Iraq after the war (the war itself being bullshit), but I really have no fucking clue why we are still in Afghanistan.
Yeah, typo. Sorry.it is likely approaching 2 Trillion for the two wars combined.
The risk calculation is that Iran’s response remains limited to what they’re already doing anyway.
Trump made the descision to strike just a few days b/4 it happened, so I'm going with no - not much planning at all. They would typically need weeks (the NSC) to properly plan for this. And, yes - we deserve an administration that IS playing chess! Fuck the stupid game of checkers Trump and his lackeys are currently playing.My problem is whether the administration did any real risk calculation and had a cohesive plan in place to protect against likely responses. I don't need them to be playing chess, even checkers would be good enough. Instead I feel like they're playing tic-tac-toe and declaring victory after each move.
Believing that killing a formal state actor this senior will result in no incremental response is idiotic. Simply to save face to their own nationalists, Iran will have to make some public action. It scares me the administration is clearly trying to figure this out "after" the fact.
It’s not bullshit. Iran has steadily since this past summer undermined the JCPOA over demands for increased trade from the EU, and there has been tensions with France in particular over the detainment of a French academic in Iran. These are not the actions of a nation looking to comply.That's bullshit. If the IAEA were not satisfied that Iran was in compliance with the JCPOA they'd have been screaming from the rooftops. I'm confident they know a helluva lot more about what they're doing than either of us. The agreement was a new beginning. The past was set aside.
I admit when I am wrong and acknowledge those who’s opinion I respect.will you ever admit you were wrong? We will commend you for it.
I admit when I am wrong and acknowledge those who’s opinion I respect.
It’s not bullshit. Iran has steadily since this past summer undermined the JCPOA over demands for increased trade from the EU, and there has been tensions with France in particular over the detainment of a French academic in Iran. These are not the actions of a nation looking to comply.
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I respect it when you express an opinion, which in this case is incorrect.while im happy you respect my opinion you havent admitted you are wrong.
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I respect it when you express an opinion, which in this case is incorrect.
The international community is bigger than America and Iranian grievances over EU extortion payments is what caused tensions to rise over the summer.Still bullshit. *Trump* renounced the JCPOA in 2018, remember? But they're supposed to uphold it, anyway. Really? And even though Iran has returned to their enrichment program it's still under the watchful supervision of the IAEA.
The French don’t think its a red herringNice red herring with the French academician, btw. It's just more of the usual demonization.
You can’t, your intelligence and wisdom modifiers aren’t high enoughroll constitution saving throw against mind of enfeeblement for pressing the ignore button.
So you’ve chosen the goblet in front of you?killing bad. Nuke deal good. Prove me wrong.
The international community is bigger than America and Iranian grievances over EU extortion payments is what caused tensions to rise over the summer.
The French don’t think its a red herring
Fvck fvck fvckSome reports of the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq under attack by missiles.
Edit: apparently real and Iran has claimed responsibility
Trump, not at all. As more info comes out, it is apparent that Pompeo pushed for this option. He should justify the why.My problem is whether the administration did any real risk calculation and had a cohesive plan in place to protect against likely responses. I don't need them to be playing chess, even checkers would be good enough. Instead I feel like they're playing tic-tac-toe and declaring victory after each move.
Believing that killing a formal state actor this senior will result in no incremental response is idiotic. Simply to save face to their own nationalists, Iran will have to make some public action. It scares me the administration is clearly trying to figure this out "after" the fact.
So she’s free to go? Oh wait, no she’s not.The EU is jammed by US sanctions, same as Iran. Neither are voluntary participants.
Oh, and your red herring issue has been resolved, anyway-
Iran Drops Spy Charge Against Detained French Academic
A lawyer for an Iranian-French academic detained in Iran since 2019 says Iran has dropped a spying charge against her.www.rferl.org
Welp...that "de-escalation" has resulted in an honest to god hot war in less than a week.
Really just fantastic work Trumplandia.
But Trump has subsequently made clear -- notably in comments Tuesday from the Oval Office -- that he was also motivated by retribution after the death of an American contractor at an Iraqi military base, possibly caused by Iranian-backed militias, or violent protests at the US Embassy in Baghdad.