Quote Originally Posted by Pannonian View Post
It's a matter of politics, as everything is. That's why Israel is untouchable, but Britain is dispensable. Criticising Israel ends political careers, but there are votes to be had in standing up to the evil British empire.
Well, right now us pulling out of Afganistan would be disastrous for the US politically. The Coalition would likely collapse, and British troops once out would not go back.