The U.S. Is Locked Into Afghanistan For At Least Another 10 Years

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, talks with U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of the International Security Assistance Force Joint command, upon arrival at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, April 22, 2012. Dempsey's visit will focus on progress in Afghanistan’s national security forces. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen

On The Hook In Afghanistan For At Least Another Decade -- DoD Buzz

Although there may not be any official word about this until next month, Monday’s story in the New York Times is probably as good as an announcement: The U.S. is locked into Afghanistan for at least another 10 years.

After Kabul takes responsibility for the war next year, Washington will continue to fund, train and assist the Afghan National Security Forces as a “supportive ally,” the Times reported, though there are few details yet beyond that basic commitment. The American and NATO officials quoted (anonymously) in the story painted it as a victory: It’ll send a message to the Afghans that they’re not being abandoned; tell the Taliban it can’t wait out the international coalition; and signal Iran and Pakistan that the U.S. is not going to just pick up its marbles and go home — again.

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My Comment: No photo-op. No pictures. No public announcements. No comments from Congress or the White House. Just the wired services caring this basic story and some basic details.

Where is the anti-war movement? Where are the politicians and pundits who voiced their opposition for years over the war? Where is the media? Academia? Anyone?

My prediction .... expect the Taliban to ramp-up their tactics and attacks.