Of course there were reasons for providing weapons and training. At the time I'm sure it seemed logical, though clearly there was no thought to later repercussions. We trained Osama when he fought against the Soviets, when Afghani militants viewed as "freedom fighters" rather than "terrorists." We supported Saddam as a stopgate for Iran. But look how well those plans turned out.

The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are over. Mission Accomplished. Now this is an occupation. The US Generals, both retired and active, warn of the state our Military is in. Small wonder why. This administration is using the military for something it is ill suited for: nation building. One problem, the governed countries democratically elected represenitives want us gone.