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ZYXW What i said is a singular truth, its beyond positive or negitive charge.
America is an empire,trying to keep its extended hangover of global power. They didn't come to Afghanistan to fight a bunch of idiots with Aks and RPGs. They are here for altering ever changing global power dynamics.
My favorite case study on America's role in the world lead me to study the decline of the ottoman empire..one of the longest standing in human history.... Exceptionalism and 'above the law' synderome brought it down....same is the case with the American empire.
Pakistan,deaths,terrorists,aid,bribes,NRO,puppet politicians,arming regional enemies on both sides,exit strategy,talks for permanent bases,supporting dictators....are all 'pawns' to complete an objective..... Encirclement and containment of Asian economy, containment of SCO and eurasian energy and logistical corridor project...all 'elements' if successful..will alter the chessboard in Asia's favor beyond fix. America will still be great...just not 'The greatest'...and the whole world wouldn't be 'under its wings'....a powerful elite in the US doesn't like the smell of this recipe...not even a little bit.