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2009-02-22 Afghanistan

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Posted by john frum 2009-02-22 08:12|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 I wonder what future historians will have to say about Bush basing his "WOT" on Muslim allies.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-02-22 09:24|| 2009-02-22 09:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Once you work past the Islamist rhetoric he does make some valid points.

On the other hand, he included India in the US/EU power base but he failed to notice a significant alternative to the US 'gracefully quitting' the fight. What if India decides to actively confront Pakistan over Kashmir, or the Mumbai attacks, or whatever the next affront is? Can the Pakistani nukes deflect all Indian retaliation indefinitely? If not, a safe transit route to A'stan from India would radically change the counter-terrorism battle.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2009-02-22 09:40|| 2009-02-22 09:40|| Front Page Top

#3 He wants the U.S. out because he believes the Pakistanis can reassert their own infuence.

However, I would first like to see how "discarding the paradigm of confrontation" works in Pakistan. Doesn't seem to be working too well so far.

Posted by DoDo 2009-02-22 11:31|| 2009-02-22 11:31|| Front Page Top

#4 A few years ago I almost bought the "Crusader Siege of Vienna" Lego set as a Christmas present for my son.

Who knew what the Danes were up to!

Posted by Halliburton - Mysterious Conspiracy Division 2009-02-22 11:57|| 2009-02-22 11:57|| Front Page Top

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