re: Inputs on Afiganistan from reputable people

The biggest problem we've always had in Afghanistan (and Iraq), at least at my level, is that they are nearly all lazy people. They have no desire to fight for themselves, particularly because they know we've been doing it for them for nearly 16 years. There are some really good people there, and some bad arse dudes that can keep up with the best of us, but they are few and it's not enough. If we want to "win" there, it's on us.

How do we do that? I don't know. The only right answer might be to leave and let them sort their shite out on their own. I hope Mattis can figure something out. He's a smart dude and a warrior. If anyone can do it, he can.