I am as sensitive as anyone to the sufferings of Afghans. Yes the exit could have been better planned and executed. Yes, its horribly sad. But Ive had it with the sanctimony of journalists and pundits who havent thought about Afghanistan for 20yrs---many of whom urged we get out---but who are now filling the August news hole with overwrought stories about Biden's botched exit and Taliban atrocities.
How many of us actually believe or were convinced the Afghan military, trained under the guidance and advisement of US miltary personnel, were determined to hold the line while our military, US civilians and as well as govt workers and Afghans who helped our guys made their exit???? How can we expect their military to show allegiance to their govt that is corrupt??? For one thing the literacy rate of most Afghan military members were substandard. That translates to lack of cognitive function. Any group of military personnel wou;ld bail out after the country's leader, Gani, left before any Afghan had a chance to leave. How could they be dedicated enough when they, members of Afghan military saw first hand US govt contractors and people in high places have a sense of entitlement while your own people targeted by the Taliban, children victimized by gun shot wounds, bombs, IEDs, lack of proper nutrition, access to clean water. etc., all the top dogs got their hands in the cookie jar so there was nothing left when it came to $$$ for the ground.
Yet we are not told of the excruciating details of #45s deal with the Taliban but repubs and conservative media find this a to be a fast attempt to blame Biden. DEFLECTION at its finest. Again no victory lap in sight.