Afghanistan

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Faulty reasoning. Because they feel righteous and willing to die, the majority throw themselves into battle without thinking about it. We've seen clips of these clowns in Iraq, run out and stand in the middle of the street firing their AK wildly, until a .50 blows them right out of their Nikes.
Afghan Taliban are a little smarter, but it's the leaders. That's why taking the leaders out, is effective against them, it takes them awhile to reorganize.

True. There is a wide range from cowardice, through selfishness, apathy, reluctance, discipline, bravery, recklessness, stupidity, and suicidal tendencies. Skillful discipline and strategic courage are of course trumps, but within Afghanistan (and Pakistan) it is selfish reluctance Vs reckless stupidity. Sounds like about an even-money bet to me.