If so,why am I risking my life for this mission if we are not there to win it?" But more troops alone will not secure Afghanistan,says retired Staff Sergeant Brian McGough.

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"Players come to the forefront and that's why teams win, not because of their formation, " Lalas said.

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The thinking seems to be: If there's no possibility of compromise, why not just take potshots and try to win the news cycle?

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Why did it win power in some places and not in others?

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