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| Afghanistan may see 'spectacular' attacks |
| 2004-09-19 |
| Afghan forces backed by 9,000 NATO troops are poised to provide security as national elections approach, but a spectacular offensive by anti-government rebels cannot be ruled out, the top U.S. diplomat in Afghanistan said Friday. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad said Al-Qaida, the Taliban and allied forces are poised to try to derail the Oct. 9 presidential elections and have been cooperating with each other. "I expect that as we go toward the election and on election day, they will try to disrupt," he said. "The area where they are going to be most active is along the border with Pakistan." Khalilzad, who is here for consultations, said they also may carry out "spectacular attacks" similar to the offensive launched by North Vietnam in early 1968 against American forces. That offensive started a process that eventually led to negotiations for the American withdrawal from Vietnam. ...more... Deep thoughts. Really. Can I get a 'F**kin Duh' here? |
| Posted by:.com |
| #6 We aren't stuck in the 60s now, are we? |
| Posted by: Pappy 2004-09-19 2:58:02 PM |
| #5 New tactic: 1) Human wave assault; 2) (something); 3) Total victory, drive the infidels out and re-establish a theocracy! Sounds like a plan to me! |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2004-09-19 1:18:45 PM |
| #4 more a victory for the American media over the actual facts...apparently Rather's docs was just the opening shot in a new battle |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-09-19 1:17:21 PM |
| #3 similar to the offensive launched by North Vietnam in early 1968 Isn't that cute, they want their very own Tet Offensive. I think we should let them, after all, it worked so well for Charley. |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-09-19 12:52:56 PM |
| #2 Spectacular offensive --- blow up a kindergarden? |
| Posted by: Anonymous6092 2004-09-19 11:35:40 AM |
| #1 And then again, it may not. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-09-19 11:27:41 AM |