Agenda-driven, media hacks call it a Forgotten War because they conveniently 'forget' to report the good news and focus only on the sensational stories. The newsroom mantra, "if it bleeds it leads" is a handy substitute for talent and balance.

Afghanistan has the reputation for being the "graveyard for foreign armies". In the 19th century the British attempted to retreat from Afghanistan after a failed three year occupation. Of the force of about 14,000, of whom 10,000 were civilians, only one individual managed to escape; all the rest were massacred. The Russians entered Afghanistan as the ally of the existing government. We know its fate; this failed adventure was probably a significant contributing factor in the downfall of the Soviet Union. Watching a documentary on the life of the Afghan tribesmen, in struck me that in that male dominated warrior society, the men would rather fight than make love; how can the decadent West conquer a people such as that? Our soldiers have one major strike against them from the get go: they just want to make some money and go home and have as normal a life as possible. They don't live to fight. I doubt very seriously that the Afghan warriors have much respect for our troops.

it does not take much to be smarter than our current commander in chief with his 'gentleman's c-'s' - he is no scholar nor is he a patriot - gwb knows all about smiling to your face and sticking a knife in your back - he has done it to his own country the constitution of which he swore to honor and protect - he should be tried for high treason - but he could legitimately get off on an insanity defense - he is a sociopath with no sense of right/wrong - i wouldn't shake hands with him - he has brought shame and dishonor on our country - we are a mighty ship in danger of foundering - our founding fathers would be shocked and dismayed as i certainly am -

Don't forget, their are more NATO troops in Afgan than US troops. Its a NATO run mission. Do the people on this board hate America more than NATO? Please, someone give the board some military strategy suggestions as to how to deal with radical Islam in Afgan. I am sure we are all ears.
Don't forget there are 30 countries with armed soldiers in Afgan.

What do you expect? Do you remember Abu Ghraib, Haditha, etc., in this war? Do you know of the millions of Iraqi children who have been starved and killed by US sanctions? Have you read of Arab and Muslim grievances against the US and Britain? Any idea of how many civilians have been killed over decades with weapons stamped MADE IN USA?

Wake up. Enemies 'R' US.

I love how the idiots at ABC call Afghanistan the "Forgotten War." Isn't it the media who does the reporting? So wouldn't it be true that the media are the ones who have intentionally dropped the ball in reporting the war in Afghanistan? Also, I agree with Frank S., send all of these blithering idiots who seem to know how to fix the situation. I serve in the Air Force Combat Comm, how about the rest of you nay sayers?

When do Americans show videos of Americans being hunted down? If this were Taliban propaganda, it would be understandable and it is a disgrace that ABC does so. The war is not a Bush war, but it is an American war and a bit of concern for "our side" is the only approach American outlets should be showing.

What we need to do is get rid of the reporters and let our soldiers fight the way they have been trained. How can anyone concentrate on the task at hand when they are concerned for how it will look on the news. PC has no place in war.

I agree with the first writter. What is wrong with Corporate America to send this young man a bill instead of thank you note. Why don't we send the bill collectors over there to see if they can collect on the debt owe to this country. Every day these people risk their lives for our freedom. I would like to thank each and every solider who has risked their lives for the liberties I have. Much love to you all.

I would also like a copy of this video.

didn't finish in afganistan, but went into iraq without enough troops, now wants to go into iran, with what troops? afgan still boiling. are the bin-ladens that important to haliburtans and kbr's profits? but our boys still die. bush lied, my brothers die.

That's it. Anything to demoralize our troops. Isn't it enough to slander them as loosers and homicidal baby-killers? Just like you did me and my brothers 35 years ago? Now you have the benefits of modern technology to actively spread enemy propaganda. Good show!

Happy Veteran's Day.

You know it Frank S! I stumbled on this blog and it is amazing how we seem to forget that practically the entire Washington legislation supported this war at the start. No one wants to see anyone die - a life lost hurts so many...but can we put things in perspective at all? This war is nothing compared to the loss of life in Vietnam or WWII. 6000 teens die in car wrecks every year! Get a grip people...

I would expect Al Jazeera to air videos like this. SHAME ON YOU ABC. You are a disgrace.

Hey folks, this is warfare just like it was in Vietnam, with no win insight. Call your congressmen and senators and voice your opinions. It's gone on to long now, lets get out of these countries, now, save our young men and women's lives. It will become peaceful over there again, just like it did in Vietnam when U.S. got out and left completely. Isn't Vietnam peaceful now with U.S. gone? They just never learn the politicians do they?

please vote for Hillary Clinton next November. Remember the Democratic Underground. We're kicking ass!

To all of you who think this global war on terrorism is about oil-
Unless you have been "over there", you'll never understand what this is all about. It's NOT about oil~ this is about our security and defeating terrorism. I've seen what they do to people 1st hand. Maybe you in the anti-war anti-American crowd should take a week out of your life and go over there and see for yourself! Grow Up!!

another ABC Lie designed to give aid to our enemies

If crap like this is aired, it is time to do away with the first amendment!!!!

The press only knows how to show us the bad things. Wouldn't it be refreshing if they told us a few Hero stories of our brave countrymen? This war would have been over long ago if not for the media providing the enemy with a huge propaganda campaign in our country. Peace can't be made until there is a winner and loser. Politically Correct Warfare, PC warfare is killing more people trying to do the right thing than if they just went in and knocked the snot out of them and then made them whole again. Being Politically Correct is the cause of many ills of our Great Country.

Can you imagine if WWII was reported like ABC and other other PC press reports this war? OMG we lost more men in one hour than we've lost in four years in Iraq and Afghanistan! We killed more people in one bombing run over Japan or Germany and they love us now. Respect is earned with force in these countries not with a hugg and a kiss.