What Canoneer and C-4 said:
We call the Taliban in Afghanistan Islamists as do the Taliban for their purposes.
In fact, stronger ties seem to remain to be Pashtun connected.

Then there’s the problem of a sanctuary across the border, just like Vietnam.
This was all foreseen by some of us, and reported on 4 years ago by ABC News w/videos of training camps, propaganda, and Raids, but was generally just kicked down the road.

Alexis:
Cannoneer can fill you in on the Sheer TONNAGE of Diesel alone to support present numbers:
It’s staggering.
All of the above is why Westhawk considers it foolish to send in more troops.