Almost as depressing as the further loss of treasure and young lives is the reality that our leaders, including our military leaders, are this mind bendingly moronic.
I’m sorry for the more moderate Afghanis that will suffer brutal retaliation.
But - GET OUT NOW.
Most of the loss of life is on the Afghan side. Something like 5-6000 per year. We are advising, they are fighting and taking the casualties. They are also performing fairly well in this years fighting season. Hopefully they are reaching a turning point.