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Taliban planning to take over Afghanistan when U.S. Leaves?
2012-02-02 16:56:00 Wonder if this report will change the president’s mind about withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan: A NATO report leaked to British news outlets found that Taliban leaders are confident they will regain power in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdraws, and said the insurgency has not been seriously eroded by the military efforts of America and ...
By: GayPatriot
Wednesday Hero
2012-02-01 14:00:00 This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Cindy Pfc. Donny Eslinger & Smoke 20 years old from Jemison, Alabama 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Bravo Company It was a mission just as important as any other they had encountered during their time in Afghanistan. This time the 1-24 ...
Afghanistan: moral and military aspects
2012-01-20 08:43:00 The American invasion of Afghanistan was all the more bizarre since the Russians fled it just a few years ago. American politicians and military men universally predicted the Soviet failure, but rushed to fail on their own. The NATO contingent in Afghanistan is pathetically small—one-fifth of the number of Soviet troops who served there—and the Soviets lost. In Iraq and Afghanistan, American generals failed to convince their political leaders that saturation is a major factor in pacifying an occupied state. The lack of peacekeeping forces is especially odd on the background of huge conscripted armies elsewhere: when countries such as Russia and China pay to train their young in the mass murder called the art of war, why not use those conscripts for peacekeeping missions abroad? A lot of them would gladly accept the action for little pay. The United States lacked a goal in Afghanistan. Speaking thirty-three days after 9/11, Bush demanded of the Taliban a single thing: render Osa...
By: Samson Blinded
American failure in Afghanistan – the origin
2012-01-10 08:18:00 The American involvement in Afghanistan had little to do with fighting terrorists. Al Qaeda had no responsibility for 9/11: always eager to appropriate other terrorists’ laurels, Osama has only announced that he knew about the attack a few days in advance. It is unimaginable that Obama risked his dream of a caliphate and that the Taliban risked their state by attacking America. Even stretching the facts to allow for Al Qaeda’s involvement would justify a punishing raid, but not occupation. Not because the occupation is unjust—who cares about justice to others—but because it is impossible. As Machiavelli noted, nations which do not learn to live under state control are inherently ungovernable. An occupier can exterminate them but not rule over them. The Taliban were sensible enough to enforce their order in major cities but leave the rural areas alone. They did not try to defeat other groups, but merely pushed them out of sight. The Russians, and later the Americans, w...
By: Samson Blinded
Somebody?s Son
2012-01-06 14:38:00 (linking to Airman Mom’s Friday post Somebody’s Son ) SANGIN, Afghanistan (Dec. 27, 2011) Hospitalman Victor Castro, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, hands out candy to an Afghan child during a security patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Marines conducted the patrol to help maintain security in the ...
A Short History of the Middle East
2012-01-03 09:22:00 From a purely American point of view, we have only one ally, Israel, in the Middle East and the Obama administration has treated it like an enemy. Israel has understandably concluded it cannot depend on the U.S. for support. In the midst of the turmoil, Israel is particularly vulnerable and will be until the current ...
By: 1913 Intel
Next Year?s Wars ? By Louise Arbour | Foreign Policy
2011-12-31 19:16:00 Ten conflicts to watch in 2012. 1. Syria 2. Iran/Israel 3. Afghanistan 4. Pakistan 5. Yemen 6. Central Asia 7. Burundi 8. Congo 9. Kenya/Somalia 10. Venezuela Next Year’s Wars – By Louise Arbour | Foreign Policy
By: 1913 Intel
U.S. Military Tests Out Green Tech in Afghanistan
2011-12-30 13:38:00 From All Things Considered: Saving money and lives, as well as improving national security, are the goals behind a U.S. military initiative to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. At one outpost in remote Afghanistan, Marines are using solar power; the Navy is also experimenting with biofuels
Sebelum Tewas di Somalia, dr Andrias Ingin ke Afghanistan
2011-12-30 09:11:00 dr Andrias Karel Keiluhu tewas setelah tubuhnya ditembus peluru pria bersenjata di Somalia. Rupanya beberapa waktu sebelumnya, dr Andrias sempat menyatakan keinginan untuk bertugas di Afghanistan.
By: IT and Comm
Ron Paul planned ?No? vote for Afghanistan invasion
2011-12-28 19:29:00 Ron Paul planned ?No? vote for Afghanistan invasion In a statement released on Monday, a 16-year former aide to Texas Rep. Ron Paul writes that the presidential candidate ?was opposed to the war in Afghanistan, and to any military reaction … Continue reading →
By: TexasFred's
Marines' Robot Cargo-Copter Takes Flight in Afghanistan
2011-12-19 19:22:00 From Wired Top Stories: On Saturday, the Marine Corps flew history's very first combat resupply mission using a robot helicopter. The unmanned Kaman K-MAX successfully hauled a sling-load of cargo out to an unnamed base, presumably somewhere in southern Afghanistan. Read the whole a
US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack
2011-12-14 23:21:00 US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack As the US completes its final withdrawal from Iraq, American special forces troops have been diverted to positions in Jordan opposite a Syrian tank concentration building up across the … Continue reading →
By: TexasFred's
Polisi Afghanistan Ingin Belajar dari Kepolisian Indonesia
2011-12-14 12:25:00 Presiden SBY menerima delegasi dari Senat Republik Islam Afghanistan. Pertemuan ini membahas kemungkinan kerja sama kedua negara salah satunya kerja sama di bidang kepolisian.
By: IT and Comm
Umar Patek Niatkan Menetap di Afghanistan untuk Jihad
2011-11-28 10:32:00 Umar Patek tidak asal berniat kabur ke Afghanistan. Dia memiliki tujuan khusus pergi ke negara yang selalu berkecamuk konflik itu. Umar Patek ingin berjihad.
By: IT and Comm
Surfing the Web..
2011-11-18 02:22:00 Another post where I provide links from my own 'surfing' of the web, for you to check out. Charlie Sherpa at Red Bull Rising posted Film Fest: 8 Docs about War in Afghanistan Milblogging.com recently advised how to Search for first hand accounts from veterans Airman Mom introduces her daughter-in-law's blog MamaWifeAirman Operation Ward 57 ...
3/5 Darkhorse: A Year Later
2011-11-13 17:22:00 In 2010, 1,000 Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment, 3/5 Darkhorse, were deployed to Afghanistan. During their seven month deployment they lost 25 men and suffered nearly 200 wounded. A year later NPR is doing a seven part series on 3/5 Darkhorse. They have six parts up already, but part four seem to be missing. ...
Veterans Day
2011-11-11 14:00:00 To all the Men and Women who’ve ever worn the uniform, Thank You. Below is what I posted last year. I thought I would use it again. Some have fought and bled for us while others never saw action. Yet they are all Heroes who deserve our deepest respect and thanks. They’ve done so much, ...
Pergi Tanpa Izin, 9 Imigran Gelap Pakistan & Afghanistan Dikejar
2011-11-04 11:52:00 Sekitar 50 imigran gelap yang selamat dari kapal tenggelam di perairan Desa Palawangan, Kecamatan Kali Peucang, Kabupaten Ciamis, Jawa Barat sudah dijaga di beberapa tempat. Namun 9 imigran pergi tanpa izin petugas.
By: IT and Comm
Movie Review: Mr. Nice
2011-10-03 05:33:00 It’s unfortunate for Rhys Ifans, who turns out a terrific performance in this lightly dramatic biopic about the life and times of British dope smuggler Howard Marks (aka Mr. Donald Nice, among other names) that writer/director Bernard Rose (Candyman, Immortal Beloved) didn’t give him a more coherent story to take part in. It starts out ...
Cause Of Gulf War Syndrome Finally Solved?
2011-05-13 02:37:00 Navy Researches Say “Could Be!”, Pentagon (Predictably): “Eh, Not So Fast There!” Ahhh, the good ole’ Gulf War Syndrome… the “Agent Orange” for today’s veterans and troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Usama Bin Ladin: Eternal Fish Bait
2011-05-03 02:01:00 Dear UBL: Welcome To Davey Jones’ Locker… Good Luck Finding 72 Virgins With SCUBA Diving Certs First off, GOOD RIDDANCE to UBL… you ruined my life (and many others, too) you son of a BEE. Second, a hearty “thank you” to the Navy SEALs who snuffed this bastard and all... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
A Long-Overdue GTL? Update?
2011-04-24 02:28:00 An Update To My Battle Against Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), My Life Over The Last Few Months And My Experience With The Social Security Administration And Veterans Affairs (VA)… Okay, this ain’t easy but I’ve vowed to keep our readers updated to my battle against PTSD in... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Wikileaks Afghanistan: black operations' 'kill or capture' missions
2011-02-20 10:15:00 The secret work of Task Force 373, the American military unit tasked with the "kill or capture" of senior Taliban and al-Qaeda insurgents is uncovered by the leaked documents....
By: Light Within
All-Seeing Blimp Could Be Afghanistan's Biggest Brain
2011-01-19 14:51:00 From Gizmodo: This fall, there'll be a new and extremely powerful supercomputer in Afghanistan. It'll be floating 20,000 feet above the warzone, aboard a giant spy blimp that watches and listens to everything for miles around. Read the whole article
WikiLeaks: Our Staunch Ally Or A Foe Of The People?
2010-12-01 04:06:00 Question: Isn’t WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Simply Doing What The Press Of Our Founding Fathers MEANT For The Press To Do? Believe me, I’ve pondered and pondered long and hard over this “WikiGate” thing — to the point of being unable to think of, or write about... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Poaching in Afghanistan
2010-11-29 21:33:00 Just in case you needed another example of the harm that wildlife poaching can do, now we hear that Birds are disappearing from Afghanistan, leaving pests to flourish. Rahimullah’s frustration came from the awareness that he is fighting a losing battle against the mice and locusts which are destroying his crops. He has tried spraying ...
By: Migrations
Sweet Reunion
2010-10-19 03:15:00 The day finally came! And it came earlier than we had anticipated! My hubby is home from Afghanistan! All the children except our oldest (he had to work) went to the airport with me. We waited for a while and the children were a little restless as they waited but they did a good a ...
Send Teachers, not Soldiers, to Afghanistan
2010-10-13 02:40:00 A lot of nonsense being written about Afghanistan: Some see it as a hopeless war, but the dirty little secret is that Afghanistan is about protecting India and the Silk Road (the central Asian countries with their oil and gas resources) for India and China. But what to do about Afghanistan? It’s not true that it ...
Celebrating My Hubby!
2010-10-07 16:04:00 Today is my husband’s birthday. He is still in Afghanistan but should be home soon. I miss him dearly. I am so anxious for him to finally arrive safe and sound here at home in Alaska! I am so very thankful for him! I am so very proud of him too! We found out a ...
Obama may meet his timeline for ending the war with Afghanistan
2010-10-05 12:03:00 Obama may meet his timeline for ending the war with Afghanistan — not at his choice but that of a combination of Americans and Pakistanis blocking our main entry route through their territory. They have had it with us killing Pakistanis and some may well support the Taliban resistance to us. Western colonialism over the centuries ...
No Mention of Pakistan Blocking U.S. Supply Route to Afghanistan?
2010-10-02 13:24:00 No Mention of Pakistan Blocking U.S. Supply Route to Afghanistan? I was startled to see no U.S. news reports that Pakistan has blocked the route where 9/10 of our supplies for our troops fighting in Afghanistan must pass or that 30 of our stalled oil trucks had been destroyed. ...
CID Testifies from Afghanistan, Kowtows to Afghan Sentiment
2010-09-29 00:37:00 Yesterday in SPC Jeremy Morlock’s Article 32, two CID agents testified by phone from Afghanistan. Â Their statements were, in a word, ludicrous–but nothing we haven’t come to expect from investigators in these cases. Agents Anderson Wagner and Shannon Richey said they could not exhume the bodies of the three slain civilians, in part because doing ...
By: Euphoric Reality
Local Hero's Run in Afghanistan
2010-09-16 16:11:00 It happened so quickly, I almost forgot about it. With packet pick up, checking out the course, dropping off my bike, finding a place to eat and general pre-race nonsense, I almost forgot about Sept.11th. It was only as I was going to bed, that I turned on the TV and there it was on History Channel, a special on that horrible day, bringing it back into perspective. My fear and anxiety about the Rev3 Triathlon in the morning went away. As I fell asleep, I said a prayer for each and every person who was affected by that day and realized how lucky I am.7000 miles away, 4 Chicago area athletes were getting ready to run in The Chicago...
Give up, bail out or continue running?
2010-08-30 17:36:00 Just read this on Itinerant and Indigent, one of the aidblogs I following. Phil, an aidworker in Afghanistan, writes about his struggle to continue believing in the "Cause". The "raison d'être" of an aidworker: Why do we keep trying here? I am less and less sure that we achieve anything. I know, I know now that this work is not about us feeling good, or developing our CVs. And I am not an aid junkie, living on the high of the emergency, the thrill of saving lives. But I would like to see... Full post on www.theroadtothehorizon.org
Breaking news: What? We are not winning the war in Afghanistan?!?!
2010-08-22 11:55:00 Here is some breaking news, fresh from the presses... It seems we are not winning the Holy War on Terror in Afghanistan. Surprise-surprise... And even worse: we have not been winning it since end 2001 neither. The timelapse video above is based on the famous WikiLeaks documents, listing military incidents. The darker the red, the more incidents.. Is it just my impression, but are those dark red blobs just getting bigger and bigger as time went by? Wanna make predictions for... Full post on www.theroadtothehorizon.org
Is Karachi in Afghanistan?
2010-08-21 09:58:00 I saw this beautiful image in Time, Today in Pictures section (Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 issue) . The caption reads "A child lines up food in preparation for the break of fast on the first day of...
By: Light Within
Taliban barbarians wipe out Christian medical team in Afghanistan
2010-08-08 23:43:00 One of the ten team members that included six Americans was New York optometrist who has spent more than 30 years providing medical aid. The team was wantonly murdered after hiking more than 10 hours over rugged mountains to care for isolated Afghan villagers.The Taliban--Moslem extremists--proudly announced their executions thusly:Taliban spokesman&n-bsp;Zabiullah Mujahid told the AP that they killed the foreigners because they were "spying for the Americans" and "preaching Christianity." In a Pashto language statement acquired by the AP, theTaliban also said the team was carrying Dari language bibles and "spying gadgets."Is there still any question about who our enemy is, whether there or here? Should we show the same kind of tolerance to the Muslims that want to build a mosque at...
Afghanistan: Take the Troops, Leave the Spooks
2010-08-04 04:14:00 The United States is approaching its tenth year of the War in Afghanistan. Even before WikiLeaks released its extensive archive of behind-the-scenes documents chronicling a war gone awry, it was difficult to find a voice of optimism about the war, save the official communications of the Obama Administration. The War in Afghanistan began as a response to September 11, 2001. The Taliban regime provided safe haven to Osama Bin-Laden's Al-Qaeda and the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history was planned somewhere between Kabul and the Hindu Kush. In 2001, invading Afghanistan, toppling the Taliban and going after Al-Qaeda served American interests and made strategic sense. For its first couple years, the Afghan conflict was seen as "the good war" in contrast...
The Luxury of?.Schools in Afghanistan
2010-07-13 17:42:00 Luxury properties and lifestyles are of interest for many of us, but there are times when necessities are the greatest and most compelling luxury of all. And the kids in Afghanistan desperately need our help. Many schools throughout the country have been destroyed and teachers have been executed–resulting in a literacy rate that is one ...
Department of Veterans Affairs Head To Dramatically Reduce Red Tape For Vet
2010-07-09 03:22:00 THREE CHEERS FOR SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS ERIC K. SHINSEKI And A “Two Thumbs Up” To President Barack Hussein Obama For Keeping Another Campaign Promise To Take Care Of Our Combat Veterans Who Suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder… Wow… when I was first diagnosed with... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Former Bush Bud Jack Abramoff And General Stanley McChrystal To Work Togeth
2010-06-23 03:53:00 General Stanley McChrystal To Be On The Hunt For A New Job Soon, Jack Abramoff Might Be Able To Hook Him Up With A Job Tossing Pies With Him At “Tov Pizza” Hey, this might be a great time for a Jack Abramoff update. Remember that crooked lobbyist buddy of Karl Rove, Dick... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Welcome Home, Soldier? Here Is Your Purple Heart For Your Bullet Wound And
2010-05-30 02:27:00 Memorial Day Weekend Thought For The Day: Let’s Not Be Fiddling Around With Our Veterans’ Disability Pensions Over Bureaucratic Failures Happy Memorial Day Weekend, friends and colleagues. Let us not forget “the reason for [this] season” while we enjoy our cookouts, family... This is only a comment summary. Visit http://guntotingliberal.com to view the lastest content complete with some of the most outrageous original photoshops in the political blogosphere!
Afghanistan hints at job openings for Pinoys
2010-03-22 04:33:00 Job openings may be awaiting Filipino engineers and technicians, particularly in the health and development sectors in Afghanistan. Afghanistan foreign minister Zalmai Rassoul relayed this to Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo during their meeting in Manila earlier this week. “During the meeting, Minister Rassoul likewise briefed Romulo on developments in Afghanistan, including his country’s need for engineers ...
Pulling Out: A Tale of Afghanistan
2010-03-10 15:45:00 Get your minds out of the gutter. I'm talking about pulling out before it's too late and suffering from those consequences. Defense Secretary Robert Gates recently finished a tour of the troops in Afghanistan, hinting that the United States might pull out earlier than the July 2011 deadline set by President Obama.
Troops to leave Afghanistan in August: Dutch PM
2010-02-22 14:48:00 [From CTV News] Netherlands’ Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende talks to the media to announce that the second largest party in his three-party alliance is quitting, in The Hague, Netherlands, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. (AP / Evert-Jan Daniels) The 1,600 Dutch troops in Afghanistan will begin leaving the war-torn country in August, Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende ...
By: News for Greens
Troops to leave Afghanistan in August: Dutch PM
2010-02-22 14:48:00 [From CTV News] Netherlands’ Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende talks to the media to announce that the second largest party in his three-party alliance is quitting, in The Hague, Netherlands, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. (AP / Evert-Jan Daniels) The 1,600 Dutch troops in Afghanistan will begin leaving the war-torn country in August, Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende ...
By: News for Greens
Pentagon natal chart w/ Jan 15, 2010 Solar Eclipse chart @ 25Cap01
2009-12-13 22:16:00 Here is a bi-wheel display of the natal chart of the Pentagon (center: Apr 29, 1942 @ 10:30 am edt; Hour of Jupiter 21Gem00 conjunct US natal Mars; out-of-bounds Mars 2Can02 conj US n Venus, and here flanked by the chart of the Jan 15, 2010 Solar Eclipse @ 25Cap01 in the 12 North Series (outer chart.) Eclipse chart has tr South Node 21Can07 rising: standing alone or separating oneself; outstanding in one's field. Or - facing more war without allies? Broken partnerships? Some feisty factors in the Pentagon's natal chart include: Warring Mars = Saturn/Pluto = Uranus/Pluto... Sat/Pluto = Mars: brutality, assault, violence, ruthlessness; the necessity to fight for one's existence (ex: by recommending war escalation in 2009 after 8 years of it? - jc); activating plans for upheaval and destruction; using whatever means or power available in order to continue working. Uran/Pluto = Mars: fanaticism; acts of violence; the mania of destruction; the stage of bending or b...
Troops Not Too Thrilled With New ROE
2009-12-13 16:21:00 NPR has a good piece up about some of the frustrations our troops face with the new Rules Of Engagement in Afghanistan.
Waiting to See What Is Planned for Afghanistan?
2009-12-09 17:03:00 I am in a wait and see state as to what is planned for Afghanistan. It looks to me as though we must give it back to the Afghans while still protecting our military there. It does not look like a national government is possible, but perhaps we can give support to the various subgroups? ...
Michele Bachmann Reacts to Obama's Speech on Afghanistan VIDEO
2009-12-03 20:55:00 Washington, D.C., - U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann released the the following statement after President Obama delivered an address in which he called for a new strategy involving 30,000 additional U.S. forces in Afghanistan:"After several long months of deliberation, I'm pleased that the President has not turned his back on Afghanistan. As the President has said, the war in Afghanistan is a war of necessity. However, I sincerely hope that the President is truly committed to victory. While it?s important to acknowledge that U.S. forces will not be in Afghanistan forever, we must not have a concrete time line for withdrawal as it will ultimately hurt our effort and energize our enemies."Clearly, it?s in the vital interests of the United States to defeat the Taliban, destroy Al Qaeda, and establish a free, sovereign Afghanistan that can govern and look after its own people. Anything less and we?re guaranteeing almost certain instability and chaos in the region. But going forward... |
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