Al-Qaida At Its Weakest?

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by TarJak

I know I'll get flamed for this but the answer to Q1 is simple: The objective of the conflict in AF is to make the American people feel like they are doing something in response to the threat of terrorism.

The corresponding answers after that are:

By the Presidential popularity ratings.

When the US people realise there ain't much point being there any more and kick up enough fuss for the President to pull the troops out.

Originally Posted by Skybird

I already agreed with Platapu's questions in another thread, but your answers 1 and 2 are very good (="realistic") answers indeed. with 3 I do not agree since I tend nto think the people have not much to say in this anyway and right now a majority of people maybe already think it all is pointless right now.

Point three will more than likely come at the next presidential campaign....the closer the race the more likely one of the candidates will announce a definitive timescale to win thaose few extra states.