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2009-01-26 Afghanistan

Karzai slams US troops for killing 16 civilians

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Posted by Fred 2009-01-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Meanwhile, Afghan police in remote northwestern Afghanistan killed 13 Taliban fighters in a clash that also killed five civilians by Taliban, said a police official.

Did we kill any civilians, Mahmoud?
No, sir. We used the "non civilian killing" bullets, sir. Like Hamid told us to.

Posted by tu3031 2009-01-26 09:11|| 2009-01-26 09:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Im not sure how much influence we have in the elections - I dont think its that minimal. I assume we are talking about US weight being thrown behind already important dissenting elements (including some ex Northern Alliance).

I also assume that Obama has access to input from US commanders on the ground, etc.

Posted by liberalhawk 2009-01-26 10:40|| 2009-01-26 10:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Karzai needs to be elected "King of the Midden" - for life. Da$$$$ sanctimonious Pashtun a$$hole.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2009-01-26 12:32|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2009-01-26 12:32|| Front Page Top

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