Afghanistan

I heard yesterday that no one has even been fully successful at conquering Afghanistan since Alexander The Great. I don’t know if that statement is correct. During its long history, the area has certainly seen many different invaders and conquerors.

Wikipedia says that “Through the ages, the region has been home to various people, among them the Aryan (Indo-Iranian) tribes, such as the Kambojas, Bactrians, Pashtuns, etc. It also has been conquered by a host of people, including the Median and Persian Empires, Alexander the Great, the Seleucids, the Indo-Greeks, Turks, and Mongols. In recent times, invasions from the British, Soviets, and most recently by the United States and their allies have taken place. On the other hand, native entities have invaded surrounding regions in Iranian plateau, Central Asia and Indian subcontinent to form empires of their own.”

The part of Holland that I lived in for so many years had also been conquered by many different rulers over time. I guess some places just seem to attract invaders.

I have known three people who were from Afghanistan, and all 3 were really nice, honest, hard working people. But they were all expatriates living in Europe, so maybe they are not representative of most Afghans.

I would certainly advise President Obama to use caution. He is a bright guy who is well educated. Obama is such a nice change after all the years of putting up with losers like Ronald Rayguns, Nixon, and George Bush II. But recently Obama has been walking lockstep with the military. At times he seems to be following right behind them, like a loyal lap dog, with his nose firmly stuck up their behinds. This is horribly unattractive to watch.

Barack, you are going to get hung up in Afghanistan. Just like brain-defect Bushie did in Iraq, and Kennedy/Johnson did in Vietnam.

Please use caution, Sir.
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