This is nothing like what the Russians faced. They were'nt building wells or schools for little girls. The orphanges I went to were because of the Russians and the toys we gave out weren't filled with Semtex. I would advise u guys to read up on this fucked up country as it will be "Obama's war" before to long. It remains to be seen if he cuts and runs. The International community can't and won't fight. Karzi has pushed for more talks with the Taliban. We'll buy off the guys who we feel will stay loyal, which is how its done in Afghanistan. Those hardcore guys we'll kill. The AQ guys...we'll kill. We will have to change tactics to an extent.
"The principal provider of U.S. economic assistance, the U.S. Agency for International Development, is severely constrained in Afghanistan by security rules that tolerate no risk for our Foreign Service officers. They are rarely allowed outside the fortress-like U.S. Embassy in Kabul. When they get out, to attend a meeting or visit the site of a project financed by USAID, they are often surrounded by heavily armed security personnel who make it virtually impossible to interact with the Afghan people they are helping.
For USAID to design effective projects, its officers must work closely with the Afghans who know what works best in their difficult environment. Those officers must have access to the project sites to ensure that the intended results are being produced. USAID prides itself on having experienced officers in the field, in the most difficult environments, to ensure strong design and oversight. It owes no less to American taxpayers and the Afghan people."
I believe the Dept of State to be mostly worthless. Its filled with careerist who cultivate empires instead of doing anything. It really doesn't matter who is in power, but many are Dems. Which would make u think that their bleeding hearts would try and accomplish something.
