>>CNN 1206 EST today There have been at least two explosions near a gate at Kabul's airport that "resulted in a number of US & civilian casualties," the Pentagon says.
>>UK Defense Ministry says no UK military or government casualties were reported following blasts
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>I knew Biden would be bad. But not this bad, and not this quickly.

I am also not happy with the situation. But Biden (and Trump as well!) inherited something having no good exit option. Going after Al-Queda after 9/11 was justified (IMO) and at least a political necessity. Bush invading Iraq changed the theme for the whole area and depending on military rebuilding gov was wrong tool to use IMO. Errors made early on are often hard to repair and costly, but pressure after 9/11 was high...

Obama deploying even more into Afghanistan after Iraq probably was another mistake: it hiked AND moved expectations even further, but at least he got the prize touted at start (in Pakistan...) - no idea how much hightened pressure in Afghanistan furthered Bin Laden uncovering.

regards
thomas