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2009-05-06 India-Pakistan

US considers halting drone attacks on Pakistan

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Posted by Steve White 2009-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top

#1 I agree, Dave. Even a Clown Act need some direction.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2009-05-06 12:00|| 2009-05-06 12:00|| Front Page Top

#2 Steve,
I can't find the reference but I recall at least one case where an Afghan supposedly 'on our payroll' and trusted by us gave information to target a specific building/compound where AQ (or Tali) had taken cover from a battle, and we called in an air strike, destroying the building, which contained only the local civilians who had been directed to take cover there by the AQ/Tali as they were vacating the battle space. It was believed the whole operation went as intended by the AQ/Tali leadership. The goal is to get us to withdraw and the sacrifice of a few civilians to the cause is a small price and very practical investment, from AQ/Tali perspective. And the sacrificed get fast-tracked to Heaven in the process.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-05-06 13:38|| 2009-05-06 13:38|| Front Page Top

#3 Sounds like it might be time for us to sign a "peace" treaty with the Taliban.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-05-06 15:31|| 2009-05-06 15:31|| Front Page Top

#4 And then kill them all, I'll go for it.

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2009-05-06 20:05|| 2009-05-06 20:05|| Front Page Top

#5 Stop using the only weapon that has had a significant impact on the Talib leadership because a bunch of prehistoric tribesmen have a knot in their snikers...that's a winning strategy. Praise be to the nOne.

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2009-05-06 22:51|| 2009-05-06 22:51|| Front Page Top

#6 OTOH, PAKISTANI DEFENSE FORUM > US OFFERS ISLAMABAD/PAKIS DUAL CONTROL OF DRONES.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2009-05-06 23:28|| 2009-05-06 23:28|| Front Page Top

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