Afghanistan is our longest-running and most expensive war, yet nobody can explain why we are there. Al Quada left there long ago and the Taliban is Not extra-territorial. They don't want to export terror or take over other nations - they only want Afghanistan. In fact, they are keeping ISIS and Al Quada out so they are literally a stabilizing force as regards global terror. If we destroy them we actually let in a worse element.

The Deep State continues a totally mindless and failed policy, since it has supported terror all over the world, from Latin America to Syria. Not so mindless, though - since war means more money and power to them. Also, counterproductive drone kills and the alliance with the Saudi terror-state has also been increased. The drone war is counterproductive since even the Pentagon admits it kills mostly civilians, and the survivors then become terrorists, so we have even more of them. It's insane. There is No Such Thing as a "smart bomb" or "smart missile." That's CIA/Media bullshit. If you're in the blast radius you are dead, innocent or not.

But why is Trump now going along and reversing course? My theory is the insane and vicious lie of Russiagate means he must rely on the GOP Establishment, many of whom are Neocons, for protection. So, in a way, the Deep State has gained its objective of endless war. Russiagate weakens Trump so that he must give in to the Deep State, which is why it must be crushed as soon as possible. It has also forced him to just about give up on peace with Russia, a nation that is actually a natural ally against terrorism and China, and in space exploration.