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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
I think the neocon doctrine was focused more on providing the proper incentives to other nations by making clear that we would take them out if we cared too. Neocons were not particularly focused on the dangers of non-functioning states. Afghanistan was, therefore, an ideal showplace for the doctrine, since the Taliban crossed us and we fucked them over good.

The original theory was, you get in and you get out, keeping your powder dry for the next regime. The assumption was that you can hand over power to someone, anyone, to get out. There wasn't a lot of thought given to making sure that the government you leave is functional and/or democratic. After our years in Iraq, this now looks like a major deficiency.

how come no one answered my question about Afghanistan?