The Current Occupant still doesn't get it. More troops are not the answer; they are, in fact, part of the problem. Despite our good intentions, we are considered the enemy. People don't like people who invade and occupy their country. And when we intervene in a civil war we don't understand, speaking a language they don't understand, it is not surprising we become targets.
There is something strange about expecting violence to bring peace. Think about northern Ireland. After decades of violence, the way to peace was through dialog, discussion, and power sharing.
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