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2008-10-22 Afghanistan

U.S. commandos rescue American hostage near Kabul

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Posted by Frank G 2008-10-22 18:16|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 I guess the word hasn't got out to Sticksville Afghanistan that the US does not pay ransom. But we do shoot dead the captors. Live (or not) and learn.

Posted by ed 2008-10-22 18:36|| 2008-10-22 18:36|| Front Page Top

#2 building roads and projects that provide clean water and power helps extend the reach of the Afghan government and stimulates economic growth.

Which is exactly why these soft targets are attacked. The goal of our enemy is simple - destroy advancement and order.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-10-22 19:39|| 2008-10-22 19:39|| Front Page Top

#3 It's been said that the deadliest enemy of the revolutionary is the reformer.

Posted by Richard Aubrey">Richard Aubrey 2008-10-22 22:01|| 2008-10-22 22:01|| Front Page Top

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