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2009-12-06 Afghanistan

Little resistance on day 2 of US-Afghan offensive

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Posted by Fred 2009-12-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 About 1,000 Marines and 150 Afghan troops are taking part in the offensive

I do hope they've assigned some of the Marines to watching these 150 Afghans. Cause turning your back to a Muslim ally is culturally insensitive.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-12-06 01:42|| 2009-12-06 01:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Why fight when they can just wait 18 months?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-12-06 08:55|| 2009-12-06 08:55|| Front Page Top

#3 It's a Marine thing.

You'd never understand.

Posted by Pappy">Pappy 2009-12-06 09:45|| 2009-12-06 09:45|| Front Page Top

#4 I was referring to the Taliban, not the Marines. Without bars in Afghanistan, I'm sure they're looking for a fight.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2009-12-06 10:06|| 2009-12-06 10:06|| Front Page Top

#5 The Taliban most likely have learned that you don't shoot at the Marines. They will chase you down and 'neutralize' your 'attitude'.

Our family's Sergeant tells us that the Iraqi forces during the 2003 invasion learned that quickly and would hide when the Marines went through, only to attack the following Army columns.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2009-12-06 11:54|| 2009-12-06 11:54|| Front Page Top

#6 I was referring to the Taliban, not the Marines.

Yes, I know. It was a gentle smack at your chronic 'pull 'em out yesterday' remarks.

Without bars in Afghanistan, I'm sure they're looking for a fight.

Nah, they just like combat. Recently, I got to sit in while a Marine staff sergeant - by request - gave an impromptu lesson in small-unit tactics to two PFCs while they were waiting for their appointments. Impressive all the way around, especially considering these guys are all part of a Wounded Warrior battalion.

Posted by Pappy">Pappy 2009-12-06 15:34|| 2009-12-06 15:34|| Front Page Top

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