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2014-06-02 Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred 2014-06-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 Yeah, a bad precedent, but one the Israelis have followed for years.

On the other hand, once they are all out of Gitmo, Champ can finally close it down, 'cementing his legacy'.

On the third hand, the newly-released talibunnies are once again targets - nobody could pop 'em in Gitmo.

Posted by Bobby 2014-06-02 08:04|| 2014-06-02 08:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Given the ROE - I don't think anyone would be allowed to pop them even on the battlefield.

Posted by CrazyFool 2014-06-02 10:33|| 2014-06-02 10:33|| Front Page Top

#3 On the third hand
The gripping hand Bobby, as in:
On one hand it makes sense, but on the other hand it seems silly, on the gripping hand it makes me want to puke.

Posted by Shipman 2014-06-02 12:57|| 2014-06-02 12:57|| Front Page Top

#4 Is Qatar a friend or foe?

Seem to support overt Islamist groups!

Posted by Slinelet Pelosi7787 2014-06-02 14:33|| 2014-06-02 14:33|| Front Page Top

#5 Qatar will probably hold them for a year as promised but allow them to meet with whomever they want so it won't make a difference. They can have it both ways that way.

In fact the 5 could run the war effort from Qatar with no fear of drones.

Posted by rjschwarz 2014-06-02 14:41|| 2014-06-02 14:41|| Front Page Top

#6 would be nice if they caught MERS

Posted by Frank G 2014-06-02 16:24|| 2014-06-02 16:24|| Front Page Top

#7 Team Mullah gets five top level die hard jihadis, and the US receives a low level half ass jihadi, whats not to like?

Posted by swksvolFF 2014-06-02 18:12|| 2014-06-02 18:12|| Front Page Top

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