Russia - threadbanned users in OP

Two decades and the US made zero inroads. I'm sure there's Russian's who think that most ordinary Ukrainians wish to be liberated by Russia from cruel western control. Oh yes, this is the internet where I can use an anonymous account and say I've lived and worked in Afghanistan and Ukraine so I know what I'm talking about.

10,000?

Where did you get that number from?

Also America 's authority in the world will be diminished if Russia is not seen to be decisively beaten in this war. This might be welcomed by left wing intellectuals, but not by many others, especially those with right wing views like yourself.

If Putin holds on to any territory by way of a compromise he will spin that as a victory. It will also send a signal to other nations who may want to invade their neighbours that they can simply hold out till the west folds. America has to stay the course for this reason. So they won't be turning around at any point and telling Ukraine to compromise. They have simply invested too much politically to do so.

All the US seemed to have done in two decades is in Afghanistan is make a lot of military suppliers and contractors in jobs.

Ok, yes I could be an imposter and hiding behind an anonymous account, but I'm not. But that's probably the world you live in. Falsehood and lies, is it? Thats not me, by a long shot!! So some facts just off the top of my head, you can easily check. What years were the worst famines in Chagcharan? And the name of its capital? (Hint ;- begins with the letter G) There's a very famous event happens every year in Herat, involving the wind. And the Nr 100 is very important regarding this event. The color Blue is very important in Herat , could you tell me why? In Taloqan there was also a bad earthquake one time. Can you tell me anything about that? Like who controlled the area? There were many bombings taking place in Kabul, but one in particular took place in a supermarket...killed and injured many people. See if you can dig up any info on that one. Also on Herat...There lived a very famous politician, and anti Taliban fighter. (They captured him and kept him chained up in the Taliban HQ in Kandahar until the US kicked them out and he was freed) So he's been back in Herat since, and is there now. His name is Haji Ismail Khan, a man that I've met several times. So see if you can dig up some info on him, OK? And I'll describe him for you then.

Now yagan, I've lived in these places, and these events are just off the top of my head, but they're easily checkable. And If I ( and you) were betting or gambling men ( maybe you are ?? ) I would take as much money as you cared to bet that I am being untruthful. All of the above event's etc that I mention, I know about because I was there. I still have the Afghanistan ( and many others, inc Russian and Ukraine ) passport stamps on my passport ( an older one, but stamps still visible. Still want to imply that I'm just a lying anonymous Boardsie?

You have obviously never even set foot in Afghanistan, and yet you consider yourself an experienced Afghan expert, WOW. Why are Afghans praying to Allah for the return of the US then?

Yes, its heartbreaking especially after seeing great changes brought about by the US " occupation" Aside from the Marshall plan in Germany and Japan, its the first time I've heard of an occupying force actually improving the Country they invaded. Maybe there are others, I don't know, but if they are, they're pretty scarce on the ground. My Afghan friends tell me some pretty horrifying stories about what's happening there now. Though there's still some anger at the US, the majority of the anger is directed at the Taliban though. Afghans see the rights and wrongs of it.

Ah that's grand, sure in that case let's stop giving out about Russia's cruel invasion of a sovereign country and focus on bitching about one of the countries helping Ukraine to free themselves instead.

They have to take a chunk of the blame themselves. Well their military. They didn’t even put up a fight, they just rolled over and let the taliban leisurely stroll on in to Kabul. Superior equipment and training and not even a whimper. I’d be most pissed off with the afghani forces if I were them. I’m going off topic so I’ll shut up now

Due to you being so consistently wrong every time you post on political subjects, your opinion on Ukraine has given me the confidence to buy a non-refundable, first class ticket to the Crimea Beach Party. Cheers!!!!!

I think the the absolute definative date Ireland was to leave/get kicked out the EU or was thrown under the Bus by the EU changed about 15 times.

I wonder what his Wagner boys will do…

Kadyrov doesn't appear to be on his death bed but he doesn't appear to be in rude health either

Do you have to be an expert to see two decades were a waste?

Where was the value?

How would you argue that another two decades of occupation would "fix it"?

I'm sure just as there's Russians who think they're liberating Ukraine from Nazis there's many a Brit who think Ireland should be entirely British.