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2021-06-21 Afghanistan

Afghan Hero and his whole squad Killed by Taliban in Massacre

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Posted by Lord Garth 2021-06-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
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#1 Sadly, a lot more of this type of activity is likely to come. Political assassination and police Whac-A-Mole strategies simply do not work. A twenty year blinding flash of the obvious.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-06-21 04:27|| 2021-06-21 04:27|| Front Page Top

#2 "The ex-general said he respected Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces but that the president was wrong to rush into the pullout just months after U.S. officials signed a deal with Taliban leaders."

Wanna Bet he says that in private?

“[The Taliban] came to believe they were winning, and they began to attract thousands of volunteer fighters and support from abroad,” he said. “They have a lot more capacity now.”

That's because they are.

Posted by Sonny Black 2021-06-21 07:20|| 2021-06-21 07:20|| Front Page Top

#3 The enemy doesn't really care that you're a hero, unless they capture you. Then it gets really unpleasant.

Posted by ed in texas 2021-06-21 16:57|| 2021-06-21 16:57|| Front Page Top

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