The United States and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror attacks. After the attacks, U.S. intelligence officials determined that the Afghani-based militant organization Al-Qaeda was responsible. In 2001 90% of Afghanistan was controlled by the Sunni Islamic military organization The Taliban. After the Taliban refused requests by U.S. President George W. Bush to dismantle Al-Qaeda the U.S. launched military operations known as Operation Enduring Freedom. As of June 27, 2019 2,419 U.S. troops have died in the conflict.
Narrow down the conversation to these participants:
Political party:
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out and implement a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out, by implementing a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Deleted4yrs4Y
We should evacuate our military troops and the people of Afghanistan.
@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
We should take out as many troops as possible without destabilizing the region
@8LSQ5MJ4yrs4Y
They should all be pulled out unless they are given Congressional approval. Congress should not approve of their presence. Congress should bring most or all of them home.
@4CJ33T74yrs4Y
No, we broke it we bought it. We need troops there until the country has totally stabilized.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out that includes a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
@4NJR28J4yrs4Y
Yes, but gradually as to avoid a shock attack in the region.
Deleted5yrs5Y
Yes, but slowly and methodically over an extended period of time.
@7Q7S4YW5yrs5Y
Pull some troops not all
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, because its original mission should have been done and dusted within 6 or 12 months after the 2001 invasion.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out and we should have had a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out with a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but it needs an actual plan to get out and should be done with a better exit strategy without hurting allies and people that relied on us during that time.
@3G9LBR24yrs4Y
yes but gradually and strategically
@8PKMR8K4yrs4Y
Yes, the wars in the Middle East only contributes to muslim immigration to Europe.
@3JLJ7DY4yrs4Y
Yes, but gradually and only if a peace deal is achieved between the Taliban and the Afghan Government.
@4PRKPMG4yrs4Y
We need to end the war in Afghanistan, but we should maintain a smaller military presence.
@8QDSNZY4yrs4Y
Yes, we should withdraw all military forces from Afghanistan and send the troops home
@8QDDMM34yrs4Y
Decrease military troops but all is too much ill say.
@2YY67274yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is a conditional withdrawal
@8QG5XSM4yrs4Y
not until we finish what they started
@8QFCFP74yrs4Y
Yes, and give aid in any way as a means of compensation
@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
In theory, yes. In practicality, no.
@8RBQDDP4yrs4Y
No, we should stay until the country is stabilized, and oversee its development in a peaceful post-war democracy, and it would be a big mistake to leave the country as we should finish the job and win the war and bring the justice we owe to all American families of 9/11
@8MGBV4L4yrs4Y
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, and withdraw troops from everywhere else as well.
@8HDWQKS4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly so that we do not send the country into chaos. We should have never been involved there to begin with, though.
@8SDY5S64yrs4Y
@8X3KQBN3yrs3Y
No, the United States should help to establish a democratic leadership for Afghanistan so the Taliban doesn't immediately take over and hurt Afghanistan citizens.
@8WPC6NZ3yrs3Y
Only put a small amount in places where it is most needed
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
Remain in Afghanistan for as long as Afghanistan is not completely secular like neighboring Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, and the Taliban and ISIS are still in the country
@8WP9ZHD3yrs3Y
I believe if most of the troops are dying then yes, because what's the point of having them there if they aren't wining.
@8P35L6M4yrs4Y
No, but some of them should be pulled.
@8WPN6C23yrs3Y
when it is determined fairly safe to, get them out as soon as possible.
@7YJZJKK4yrs4Y
Yes, but decrease troop numbers over time and ensure that a stable government is in place
@48THZDQ5yrs5Y
@7BHMMDZ4yrs4Y
Yes, after we establish a lasting democracy
@8WRG86Q3yrs3Y
Yes, however in a much more gradual and controlled manner
@8SGD6VY4yrs4Y
Yes, order airstrikes instead
@6VWJ8PP4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after adequately arming the Afghan government for a peaceful transition
@8H4DF7B4yrs4Y
Yes but leave a small force for getting rid of terror cells. And make sure the government is self sufficient.
@8L3V8Q74yrs4Y
Slowly so we know if they will not be a threat to us.
@8V79PTF4yrs4Y
Yes, but there needs to be a plan in place such that ALL Americans return safely, and equipment is retrieved or destroyed.
@8M7T3MR4yrs4Y
Yes, but with a cautious and slow process that ensures stability
@8QNN3CF4yrs4Y
No unless absolutely necessary
@8J2YWD24yrs4Y
No, because if they did we would of lost the war
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly to prevent destabilization.
@8TVYZQL4yrs4Y
No, we should gradually pull out of the country rather than abruptly leave.
@7B5WHFG4yrs4Y
yes, but with a tansition period to stabalize the Afghan government
@76WTH564yrs4Y
We shouldn't pull ALL troops out of Afghanistan but maintain a presence there.
@767Y4794yrs4Y
Yes, but keep a small number of troops in the area.
@78S5M875yrs5Y
Pull our troops from everywhere
@7Z659224yrs4Y
No, pull out a large majority of our troops out, but leave a stay-behind force to combat Taliban attacks
@7NCC4DH4yrs4Y
Yes, and deploy troops to Mexico to protect dreamers en route to immigrating to America from the Mexican cartels.
@89SH3SL5yrs5Y
Yes, but increase surveillance of the Taliban and other militant groups who are against the Afghan government
@88C5C284yrs4Y
Not until we’re sure it won’t create a power vacuum in the country
@85XHJDR4yrs4Y
No, not until we are sure it will not destabilize the region and allow for the Taliban to rise to power once again
@8C8G2N35yrs5Y
The United States should not pull all military troops out of Afghanistan until the country is peaceful and stable with little to no terrorist activity, and a fully functioning military
@87V5TYY4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly as we prepare Afghani loyalists to take over operations in the region
@87V5TYY4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should prepare the local government to fill the power vacuum in the region
@842VWLK4yrs4Y
yes, but make them come back if any further trouble happens against the US
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but as a gradual process over 2-3 years as Afghanistan stabilizes its own government and military to combat Al Qaeda and defend themselves against Taliban rule.
@8CNHY9Y4yrs4Y
Yes, if the country requests so.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, gradually over a two year period
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but gradually over a two-year period
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but as a gradual process over 3-4 years as Afghanistan stabilizes its own government and military to combat Al Qaeda and defend themselves against Taliban rule.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but the total withdrawal of our military troops should be done gradually over a two-year period
@8QPG4TW4yrs4Y
I need more information to be able to form an opinion on this topic.
@8GTKMJY4yrs4Y
Yes, if there is too much violence or nonviolence.
@giannadavison8884yrs4Y
Slowly start pulling troops until we know that we can fully protect them.
@8HDL7G84yrs4Y
Yes, but only after we have come to diplomatic agreements with the local parties
@8HP3W4V4yrs4Y
I don't think we should pull our troops out but I think they should only be there to try and keep peace
@8J6MQG64yrs4Y
Not before allies who aided us and their families are removed to in order to ensure their safety for assisting us.
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
Yes The sooner the better
@8L3W97X4yrs4Y
i say yes because there isnt much of a reason for them to be there
@8MZGK9R4yrs4Y
Pull most, but leave a few behind
@8VZYRT63yrs3Y
No, because they do so much to help other people, but yes because those troops could go home with their families
@kaparker4yrs4Y
No, but leave enough to keep it in check until things become more stable
@8NHKV7D4yrs4Y
They should gradually remove troops out of Afghanistan once it's proven that Afghanistan doesn't rely on the United States.
@8P3ZQ4P4yrs4Y
Take out some at a time but increase when there is evidence of an attack
@8PBSXF24yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly and not all at once.
@8PBTNXK4yrs4Y
Yes, but immediate removal would destabilize the country, it must be gradual.
@8P8TVTS4yrs4Y
I do not understand enough to have an informed opinion on this topic.
@8P9GPTN4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the Taliban is defeated and the government of Afghanistan is stable
@8PH55464yrs4Y
No, but reduce the current amount
@8PHP9CT4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly and don’t pull all out until Afghanistan is stable and there is no threat to the US
@8PQPWS74yrs4Y
yes but over a period of time
@8QWBJJ94yrs4Y
no, the U.S. should reduce the number of military troops and convert to A.I.
@8QW98GR4yrs4Y
they should be in already safe areas and make sure those areas do not get hurt and just monitor the dangerous areas so fewer troops die.
@8R45ZQD4yrs4Y
Until it transitions into democracy
@8R594BP4yrs4Y
No, we need a gradual exit strategy, though we never should have gone in the first place.
@8RGQTF94yrs4Y
Pull out troops from Afghanistan a little at a time
@8RB2K9D4yrs4Y
Yes, but only gradually so the area is not destabilized quickly
@8RG4NRY4yrs4Y
Yes, and use foreign aid to help build schools and support communities
Join in on more popular conversations.