Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

OK... we share similar opinions regarding Israel and Iraq.
Afghanistan was seen as the harbor for Al Queda training courtesy of the Taliban. Osama was cornered at the border area near Pakistan. Then, the troops were called off. How come? I don't have the answer. I hope you know more that I do. Attention was diverted to the invasion of Iraq.
The current state of affairs in Afghanistan is that the Taliban again controls the two districts outside of Kabul. War lords control the north. The opium crop (the only economic cash crop) is the biggest ever.
So...was it 100% necessary? I don't think so.
Was it a 100% failure? I do think so.
Solution? Immediate American withdrawl. Democracy does not come from the barrels of guns of invaders, only from the free will of the people.
Democracy CAN NOT be imposed.

Now, about North Korea. How about diologue without the other five nations that Bush wants to include? Just diplomats from the US and NK sitting down at a table. North Korea has indeed "postured". That comes from their failed economy, starving populous, and isolation. My guess is that they feel that THEY are the ones that expect to be attacked. They haven't attacked anyone. Their bogus "missile program" is easily seen. It's a bit pathetic.
So, on that one, I say open a door rather than slam it.