[kingofpandora]

How would you like a foreign power invading and running your country? You better believe a large part of the Taliban are fighting not out of religious conviction but essentially (Pashtun) nationalism.

[koonsolo]

US did it during WW2, and it seemed to work out fine.

Only thing is that when they left, we made sure the Nazi's didn't come back.

Right now they were training Afghans to have their own military, but it's all so corrupt that it is just an impossible task. Those who can will flee the country instead of fighting for it.

[emilsedgh]

You are assuming Taliban _left_, and Afghans are letting them come back.

Initially, Taliban offered surrender. US denied their terms. So they kept on fighting and rebuilding.

They took over the country in less than a month. They never left. They were always there.

[kingofpandora]

They are fighting for it. It's just hard to see from you perspective because they are fighting against who you want to win.

[koonsolo]

So how do you explain all the Afghan refugees right now? Seems like they all love the Taliban so much they want to get out as soon as possible.

[lobocinza]

The many that collaborated with the US forces in any way fear retaliations. And if history provide insight, heads might roll. Look at what happened with French woman that slept with germans after WW2. Life is harsh and injust by default.