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2004-01-24 Afghanistan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-01-24 12:19:39 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "My conditions were that they would act under the presidentâs direct authority as commander-in-chief -- a force separate from the National Army."

Dare I say, a "Republican Guard"? Sounds like Dostum wants his milita under another name.

Posted by Steve White 2004-1-24 12:36:17 AM|| 2004-1-24 12:36:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Each of these warlords have double-crossed so many allies that they expect to hung. Dostum has worked for and against everybody.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-1-24 1:12:28 PM|| 2004-1-24 1:12:28 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 These guys have been in Warlord Modeâ¢ so long that they have not developed the skills AND mindset to work for the common good. Afghanistan is still feudal in mind and spirit. These guys are not the future of Afghanistan if it is to change for the good. But who is in the batter's box?

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-1-24 1:50:50 PM|| 2004-1-24 1:50:50 PM|| Front Page Top

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