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      19 minutes ago

      Right this goes to attrition.

      Can this prevent the collapse of the government and a US occupation? Maybe, if it doesn’t though it will cause endless insurgency even if the US props up a friendly government.

      Then we just get Afghanistan all over again.

      The real question is can these autonomous cells continue operating their regions independently and for how long. Maintaining governance and a prolonged guerilla campaign aren’t the same.

      And you know I hope they do repel the US, but I feel like it’s crazy to dismiss it as impossible