tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721411678679262554.post692392480923123185..comments2023-07-26T04:02:28.934-05:00Comments on Political Beast: US IS LOSING THE WAR IN AFGHANISTAN, IN PRESENT CONDITIONS AFGHAN ELECTIONS WOULD BE MEANINGLESS AND SHOULD BE POSTPONEDAjaz Haquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05161750705000560630noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721411678679262554.post-88793170689916413612009-08-19T22:43:55.844-05:002009-08-19T22:43:55.844-05:00Mike
Granted that the Taliban are the least reason...Mike<br />Granted that the Taliban are the least reasonable people to talk to, their main aim is to drive foreign forces out of the country. If they feel their participation in mainstream politics may lead to that, they may be willing to participate. Also, there have been hints from Taliban leaders that they are prepared to talk. Britain is already talking to thm, U.S. needs to do the same. After all they are Afghans and a component of Afghan Society.<br /><br />I agree, there is a danger that once foreign forces leave, Taliban may try to takeover, but foreign forces cannot stay in Afghanistan forever to protect Afghans from Afghans. Also, ground realities have changed over the last seven years and it is not likely that Taliban can take over the country again.Ajaz Haquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161750705000560630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1721411678679262554.post-14914124738242526382009-08-16T20:58:01.675-05:002009-08-16T20:58:01.675-05:00I agree with your statement that the USA & NAT...I agree with your statement that the USA & NATO will never be victorious in Afghanistan.<br />But do you think that the Taliban will actually participate in a sit down meeting to discuss democracy for their country?<br />From what I have read and seen, it appears that the Taliban believe that things have to be their way or its the highway.<br />I am curious to know if you truly believe they can be part of the democratic process or will they merely bide their time and wait for the ideal moment to take power again?<br />I do not think the Taliban can be trusted, but I agree that all parties involved need to be represented and have an opportunity to participate.<br />Only time will give us the outcome.Mike's Common Sensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949258529522268892noreply@blogger.com