What was their intention, then?  Do you think they intended to get stuck in a quagmire?  Now, I think it's fair to critique the U.S. and NATO by saying, "I said at the beginning that this was a mistake and that it would result in no good" or "This is an utter mess and we should withdraw immediately".

But, it seems more than a bit silly to assert that the U.S. and NATO consciously embarked on this undertaking with the intent and purpose of failing.  Even someone who is stupid or evil will avoid purposely failing.

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