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« on: July 26, 2014, 04:50:06 PM »
http://www.janes.com/article/41128/billions-worth-of-us-army-kit-to-remain-in-afghanistan-after-withdrawal

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« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2014, 05:06:43 PM »
Our efficient military-industrial complex at work.
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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2014, 07:16:48 PM »
The military-industrial complex gets more money, the Taliban gets a ton of new weapons, and we get out. I guess everyone really does win in this scenario....
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2014, 07:33:14 PM »
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on July 26, 2014, 07:16:48 PM
The military-industrial complex gets more money, the Taliban gets a ton of new weapons, and we get out. I guess everyone really does win in this scenario....

Did you read the article? Are the Taliban going to weaponize the air conditioners. If the shipping costs are greater than the value of bringing it back, this is a smart move.
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« Reply #4 on: July 26, 2014, 07:35:47 PM »
Quote from: patrick1 on July 26, 2014, 07:33:14 PM
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on July 26, 2014, 07:16:48 PM
The military-industrial complex gets more money, the Taliban gets a ton of new weapons, and we get out. I guess everyone really does win in this scenario....

Did you read the article? Are the Taliban going to weaponize the air conditioners. If the shipping costs are greater than the value of bringing it back, this is a smart move.
I did, but I have seen other news reports that mention military hardware as well.
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« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2014, 07:52:52 PM »
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on July 26, 2014, 07:35:47 PM
Quote from: patrick1 on July 26, 2014, 07:33:14 PM
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on July 26, 2014, 07:16:48 PM
The military-industrial complex gets more money, the Taliban gets a ton of new weapons, and we get out. I guess everyone really does win in this scenario....

Did you read the article? Are the Taliban going to weaponize the air conditioners. If the shipping costs are greater than the value of bringing it back, this is a smart move.
I did, but I have seen other news reports that mention military hardware as well.

We will probably give the Afghan army some gear on our way out like supply trucks and MRAPs.  Nothing that would really poses a threat to the US.  It is incredibly expensive to field an army and keep them supplied. There are no good ports or supply lines that make it worth our while to haul back a lot of this stuff.
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« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2014, 07:20:23 AM »
Quote from: patrick1 on July 26, 2014, 07:33:14 PM
Quote from: ChairmanSanchez on July 26, 2014, 07:16:48 PM
The military-industrial complex gets more money, the Taliban gets a ton of new weapons, and we get out. I guess everyone really does win in this scenario....

Did you read the article? Are the Taliban going to weaponize the air conditioners. If the shipping costs are greater than the value of bringing it back, this is a smart move.
Facts can't stop recreational outrage.
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