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2009-12-14 Afghanistan

How the Afghanistan Air War Got Stuck in the Sky

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Posted by tipper 2009-12-14 15:22|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 It hasnt been easy. While accidental civilian deaths dropped by 87 percent in the eight weeks following the order, American fatalities have more than doubled from 2008 levels.

Does the "hearts and minds" thing really work?

Posted by JohnQC 2009-12-14 16:12|| 2009-12-14 16:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Does the "hearts and minds" thing really work?

Yes: first they f*ck with your mind, then they cut out and eat your heart.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-12-14 16:48|| 2009-12-14 16:48|| Front Page Top

#3 Didn't seem like it carried much weight in past wars either. Methinks the Talibunnies and AQ are onto this peacenik approach.

Posted by JohnQC 2009-12-14 17:29|| 2009-12-14 17:29|| Front Page Top

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