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2008-04-04 Afghanistan

America is making a difference in eastern Afghanistan

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-04-04 02:05|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
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#1 Another problem is governance. Afghans have become increasingly frustrated with national and local officials who are corrupt and self-serving. This sentiment is just as palpable in rural areas as in cities. There are well-known government officials at the district, provincial and national levels involved in drug trafficking."

Just swap Mexican for Afghan, any difference?

Posted by Procopius2k 2008-04-04 09:22|| 2008-04-04 09:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Canadians and Brits also working hard in that region.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-04-04 09:22|| 2008-04-04 09:22|| Front Page Top

#3 It's a good sign that the locals are frustrated. Without that frustration, there's no hope for change.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-04-04 09:41|| 2008-04-04 09:41|| Front Page Top

#4 America is making a difference in eastern Afghanistan

Emptiest damn headline ever.

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2008-04-04 15:12|| 2008-04-04 15:12|| Front Page Top

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