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Nation building....not defining objectives...not defining victory...not abandoning those who helped us. 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Nation building....not defining objectives...not defining victory...not abandoning those who helped us. CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:03:50 -0400 2021-08-16T12:03:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-did-we-repeat-the-mistakes-of-vietnam-in-afghanistan?n=7186977&urlhash=7186977 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>How many politicians from back then are still around to remember? Er -- never mind... CSM Chuck Stafford Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:08:27 -0400 2021-08-16T12:08:27-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-did-we-repeat-the-mistakes-of-vietnam-in-afghanistan?n=7187118&urlhash=7187118 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Easy answer - the government was involved. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:13:45 -0400 2021-08-16T13:13:45-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-did-we-repeat-the-mistakes-of-vietnam-in-afghanistan?n=7187454&urlhash=7187454 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Recognize the social structure of the country. Tribal affiliation is more important than national governments or borders. Taliban tribal territory extends into Pakistan. Can’t very well bomb Pakistan. LTC David Brown Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:31:45 -0400 2021-08-16T15:31:45-04:00 2021-08-16T12:03:50-04:00