Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 17, 2009
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Transcript:
Kelly: The president's made a real commitment in Afghanistan, Jeff. We need every experienced hand we can get in the field! Jeff: When would I start? Kelly: As soon as possible. Jeff: Well, I'll think it over, but this really isn't fair. Kelly: What isn't? Jeff: Sending a really hot agent to recruit me. Kelly: My bad back, fried hair, three kids and I all thank you.
prasrinivara says: Actually GEE1A, there is a simple way to handle Afghanistan: don’t try to rule it, even by proxy–as many who tried have learned to their sorrow. — The problem is even when America thinks all we’re trying to do is help it always gets interpreted as empire building or ruling by proxy. No matter what the intentions.