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2006-05-18 Afghanistan

Taliban exercising control over Disho, Sangeen, and Baghran districts of Helmand

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-05-18 01:19|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The more I read about Pakistan, the more I become convinced that the only difference between them and Paleos is that of scale.

Posted by gromgoru 2006-05-18 08:45|| 2006-05-18 08:45|| Front Page Top

#2 Taliban activity in Helmand has driven daily mayonnaise production down to nominal output

Posted by ordu 2006-05-18 09:40|| 2006-05-18 09:40|| Front Page Top

#3 the analysis in the linked article seemed spotty to me.

Its certainly a bad sign that the Taliban seem to have control of 4 districts in two provinces.

OTOH the author puts a fair amount of weight on Hekmatyars support for AQ. That strikes me as naive, but i could be wrong.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2006-05-18 10:30|| 2006-05-18 10:30|| Front Page Top

#4 Unconventional "control" is fleeting. They "control" only when the government or NATO forces are not around to bitch slap them. As soon as any better offer comes around, they will be sold down the river.

We let it be known that by tipping us, a poor man can become rich by Afghan standards. And since it is known that we always pay our debts, one way or another, our credit is very good.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-05-18 11:11|| 2006-05-18 11:11|| Front Page Top

#5 Taliban activity in Helmand has driven daily mayonnaise production down to nominal output
I've been waiting for 3 months for that. Colloidial operations have ceased.

Posted by 6 2006-05-18 13:55|| 2006-05-18 13:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Teresa heinz Kerry was unavailable for comment.

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-05-18 13:57|| 2006-05-18 13:57|| Front Page Top

#7 I am giving this a "agitprop" tag. Not buying it as actual control.

Posted by SPoD 2006-05-18 17:09|| http://sockpuppetofdoom.blogspot.com/]">[http://sockpuppetofdoom.blogspot.com/] 2006-05-18 17:09|| Front Page Top

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