ArmyRanger
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From what I understand is that we trained Bin laden and his forces and supplied them with the tools to fight when we were allies. Thats why I'm trying to drive home the idea that our guys are fighting some hardcore dudes
All you had to do tho was click on that national geographic video I linked
It's a recreation with cheesy effects, but the story is sound and those guys repelled seals and rangers
My Man, you summed everything up beautifully.
The U.S. CREATED the Afghan rebels when we were their allies back in the 80's when they were invaded by Russia. The Russian officers had called those people "cave dwellers", they figured everything would be over in 3 MONTHS, tops. EIGHT YEARS later, Russia went home with their tail between their legs waving a white flag.
The same with Saddam Hussein. Iran had kidnapped Americans back in the late 70's. They were held for 444 days before being released. The Americans had backed the Shah of Iran but he was killed and replaced by the Ayatollah Humainni who despised the Americans. The Americans no longer had any influence in Iran so they helped build up Saddam to stabilize the middle east.
Saddam and Osama are prime examples of what the CIA refers to as BLOW BACK, you build a person up and when he becomes strong, he turns on you. Using the same weapons and tactics you taught him AGAINST you.
Back to the subject, this is why I would not want women on the front lines. You are NOT going up against some raghead farmer who just points an AK47 and shoot as many people believe. Like you stated, they have repelled some of our BEST forces, Deltas, Seals, Rangers, etc.