Zerohedge says, "the initial invasion of Afghanistan which ostensibly had as its objective the removal and destruction of the hardline Islamist Taliban Government."

That is untrue ..

Whoever owing allegiance to the United States levies war against them or adheres to their enemies giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death. 18 USC Ch. 115, §2381 .

The claim the Taliban Government of Afghanistan had provided safe haven to accused 911 patsy Osama bin Laden - who denied guilt - in violation of the above statute was the impetus for ongoing hostilities against that land.

Despite the Taliban had said if evidence were forthcoming they would facilitate his extradition which fell on deaf ears in Washington, bombing commenced before the clock struck 12 midnite in NY on the day of the attacks.

The war for providing safe haven for terrorists should have been against Australia.

At least they don't have to worry about collateral damage