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2021-07-23 Afghanistan

CIA chief says trend lines in Afghanistan 'troubling' amid Taliban advances

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Posted by Fred 2021-07-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
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#1 "Well, the trend lines that all of us see today are certainly troubling. The Taliban are making significant military advances; they're probably in the strongest military position that they've been in since 2001," Burns said in the interview published on Thursday.

Very interesting observation Director Burns, since your organization has essentially lead the effort against the TB for the past 20 years.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-07-23 01:55|| 2021-07-23 01:55|| Front Page Top

#2 ^ "Yes, but the trend lines, son! The trend lines only got troubling recently!"

Posted by Dron66046 2021-07-23 03:16|| 2021-07-23 03:16|| Front Page Top

#3 No shit, Sherlock.

Posted by Too Old To Work 2021-07-23 07:48|| 2021-07-23 07:48|| Front Page Top

#4 This is why the urgency to open the US southern border. CIA is going to have to source heroin from Latin America soon.

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-07-23 08:32|| 2021-07-23 08:32|| Front Page Top

#5 I refuse to discount #4. The urban economy is dependent upon illegal substances. The goal appears to be tribal pacification.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-07-23 08:39|| 2021-07-23 08:39|| Front Page Top

#6 That is not what Milley said Thursday along with DEF Secretary.

Posted by crazyhorse 2021-07-23 10:07|| 2021-07-23 10:07|| Front Page Top

#7 Since when are DoD and CIA on the same page?

Posted by M. Murcek 2021-07-23 10:18|| 2021-07-23 10:18|| Front Page Top

#8 /\ No previous history of it for sure. Any regard the Klingon's have for the military is purely notional and based or the opportunity for exploitation.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-07-23 10:21|| 2021-07-23 10:21|| Front Page Top

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