On Afghanistan

Lest we forget...

Coalition vows to oust Taliban from Afghan towns
""The Taliban extremists have taken control of the areas of Garmser and Naway-i-Barakzayi. However, coalition forces do have them under observation (emphasis added by Vox)," military spokesman Col. Tom Collins told reporters in Kabul."

Huh? Under observation? - Vox

War on Afghan opium farming an "absolute disaster"
"Afghanistan is set to produce its largest ever opium crop, with the biggest rise in Helmand province, where British troops are engaged in combat with the Taliban, western officials said."

Two words: TOTAL SHAMBLES.

- Vox