[KevinTheOmnivore]

I think there are good reasons to be optimistic in Afghanistan. But I think there are several logistical problems facing Afghanistan-- corrupt voting procedures, attacks on female voters, an active Taliban, etc.

I think it would be naive of us to assume they're first elections will run smoothly, I mean hell, we haven't figured out the best way to do this shit, either.

But I think there's a big difference between "optimism" and reality. I think we initially failed Afghanistan, perhaps we will turn things around.....