SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: LindyBill who wrote (29279)5/12/2002 2:07:13 AM
From: Doc Bones  Read Replies (2) of 281500
 
Remember how Carter was "Shocked, Shocked," when Russia invaded Afghanistan?

I'd agree that Carter was ineffectual, and his grain embargo and Moscow Olympic boycott were much criticized.

Reagan, his successor, acted more decisively, and helped to force the Russians out of Afghanistan. But at the price of arming, supporting and training the mujahadeen - radical muslims from around the world, including Bin-Laden. I'd say it was a policy driven by blind hatred for Russia, and payback for Vietnam, ignoring the consequences.

The dangers of radical Islam were rather obvious after the Iranian revolution. It doesn't surprise me that the Americans abandoned Afghanistan after the Russians were defeated. No one wanted to be associated with the horrible mess they had created.

Doc
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News