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2012-05-27 Afghanistan

Afghan protesters hold anti-US demonstration in Wardak Province

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Posted by Fred 2012-05-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The place is 70% Pashtun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maidan_Wardak_Province

Posted by Zhang Fei 2012-05-27 11:26|| 2012-05-27 11:26|| Front Page Top

#2 Wardak was the site of the Chinook loss last year that killed so many SEALs. I hope its residents enjoy the remainder of the 7th century.

Posted by Matt 2012-05-27 13:19|| 2012-05-27 13:19|| Front Page Top

#3 Wardak was the site of the Chinook loss last year that killed so many SEALs. I hope its residents enjoy the remainder of the 7th century.

The Romans would have deputized their local allies to drive the Pashtuns out of Afghanistan. Fortunately for them, we're not Romans. Of course, if we were Romans, the Pashtuns might be a little more deferential.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2012-05-27 18:05|| 2012-05-27 18:05|| Front Page Top

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