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2009-05-06 Afghanistan

Afghan definition of a civilian, Out of ammo, too wounded to fight, dead

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2009-05-06 12:24|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Understand that the Taliban not only employ human 'shields', they have also used human 'sacrifices' - purposely causing innocent civilians to be killed for PR purposes.

Posted by Glenmore 2009-05-06 13:23|| 2009-05-06 13:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Notice the Paks never kill civilians?

Well, are there any?

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2009-05-06 13:56|| 2009-05-06 13:56|| Front Page Top

#3 I saw a news report of farmers slitting poppies, so that they could extract raw opium. Some interviewees were open about returning to join the annual Taleban Summer Offensive. The Taleban share of the heroin industry, allows them to pay $200-$300 per month for jihadi terrorists. And each year they can afford even better weapons. But...NATO refuses to annihilate Helmand opium farming. That is suicidal to the point of homicidal.

Posted by Glusotle Sproing7572 2009-05-06 16:28|| 2009-05-06 16:28|| Front Page Top

#4 Insurgents are civilians too.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2009-05-06 16:57|| 2009-05-06 16:57|| Front Page Top

#5 Speaking of terrorists' paycheck, are
you aware that the Israeli government
pay each and everyone arab in Israel
a monthly stipend of $800.00 US...

Talk of being suicidal...
(Sure beat the heroin business)

Posted by Angolump Johnson8207 2009-05-06 18:07|| 2009-05-06 18:07|| Front Page Top

#6 Strategy Page Sez:
The latter includes the smart bombs. However, these weapons have become a problem for Afghan forces. For example, a recent battle between the Afghan Army and the Taliban led to the army commander calling in a smart bomb attack on a large Taliban force that had taken shelter in a group of buildings. But the Taliban had forced dozens of civilians to remain in the buildings, to serve as human shields. Unfortunately, this does not work if you don't let the guy with the smart bombs know you have human shields. Incidents like this are seen as prime propaganda opportunities for the Taliban, even when its Afghan commanders ordering the air strikes.

Take it FWIW on who initiated the airstrike.

Posted by ed 2009-05-06 19:38|| 2009-05-06 19:38|| Front Page Top

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