Posted on Sep 8, 2021
SPC David S.
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Many experts within academia and foreign policy have used the term "failure" in describing Obama's (Ben Rhoades) foreign policy. As China is looking to expand its sphere of influence in manning Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan I can't help to wonder if we are not headed in a similar direction with regards to our foreign policy. Our exist from Afghanistan, as I predicted may prove to be more than just an operational blunder. It may in fact reshape the entire region as China views Afghanistan as an opportunity in stark contrast to America's perception of the country. President Biden once stated that the American drawdown in Afghanistan will allow the U.S. to focus more on outcompeting China, yet we may have in fact built a $100 million dollar military base and might have giving it to China. I'm not sure if that's what Biden meant in outcompeting, regardless this may turn into the biggest blunder in our history in regards to foreign policy. As well there is an economic impact as Afghanistan is sitting on lithium deposits estimated to be worth $1 trillion or more in what may be the world's largest lithium reserves. I feel if anyone has the capability in capitalizing on this resource its China as they have transformed the African continent via a variety of infrastructure projects not to mention the Iran–China 25-year Cooperation Program.
As such do you like the direction we are headed?

https://www.usnews.com/news/world-report/articles/2021-09-07/china-weighing-occupation-of-former-us-air-base-at-bagram-sources

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/obamas-failed-foreign-policy

https://www.fpri.org/article/2016/12/tragedy-obamas-foreign-policy/
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Maj John Bell
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I'll be glad to offer an opinion as soon as I can figure out what his foreign policy is.
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PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
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MAJ Ron Peery
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If you figure it out, tell Biden. I'm sure he doesn't know.
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SSG Bill McCoy
SSG Bill McCoy
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I was going to reply with, "He has a foreign policy?" Then I read the above replies and realized that he DOES have a policy. SURRENDER! His domestic policy is, PANDER!
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PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
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If anyone agrees with his policies you drank the kool-aid and need to go to therapy! This man in less than 1 year has destroyed our country, made us a laughing stock around the world, and our allies have stated that they will not join any further efforts if the USA calls on them!
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
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LCpl Odell Taylor
LCpl Odell Taylor
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I know you think you have freedom of speech. But I fear for your career...and your personal FREEDOM. If you are still a member of the US Military you no longer enjoy the right to speak your mind in the press...and that now is extended to social media. Social media is monitored by government agencies for those like you. I support YOU! However, if you were brought up on such charges, what I support would be of little value to you. Merely a word of caution...be careful my friend.

I already had typed and posted this comment before checking your status. I find that you are no longer affiliated with the military. But since what I have stated is FACT I also see no reason to delete it.
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PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
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LCpl Odell Taylor I appreciate you watching my 6. However, I am no longer in the military and I appreciate those that are serving in these are times with no leadership to speak of. I hope that it gets better for you all. Semper Fortis!
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LCpl Odell Taylor
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Last month was 60 years ago I joined the USMC. I think I'm fairly safe.
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LTC Orlando Illi
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What foreign policy?
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SSG Bill McCoy
SSG Bill McCoy
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Yup! Play footsies with the devil and pay in blood of our service members!
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