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The Afhgan Elections

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Pabster

Lifer
Despite the Taliban threats and calls for Boycotts from various religious figures, the Afghans came out in record numbers, defying the terrorists. Just like in Iraq, we see that the quest for freedom and the yearning of people to be free obliterates these ridiculous intimidations and radical religious uprisings.

Some of you here have probably forgotten that we're still in Afghanistan. I'd be interested to hear your opinions...
 
Great. My personal approval rating of GWB was at its highest when we went into Afghanistan on the ground, instead of repeating the air war pussyfooting of Clinton.
 
The Taliban still exists? Wow.

BTW I watched a news report. No one knew who to vote for, there is no TV or ads. Most didn't know who was running and they had to chpper in the chairs and booths, the roads are too dangerous. I'm not sure I buy the propaganda about how well they went.
 
I read that the turnout was less than the presidential election last year, so I'm not sure about the record numbers part. It's still good progress though.
 
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: Tab
Sounds good? So can we leave yet?
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Of course not. The stability of these countries depends on our iron fisted rule.
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If US presence in Afghanistan is what it takes initially, then so be it.
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Initially? Hah...we're in there for the long haul. I'll be in the cold ground 75 years from now and there will still be a U.S. presence in Afghanistan.
 
Originally posted by: Todd33
BTW I watched a news report. No one knew who to vote for, there is no TV or ads. Most didn't know who was running and they had to chpper in the chairs and booths, the roads are too dangerous. I'm not sure I buy the propaganda about how well they went.
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You've been watching too much CNN again. Or was that off RawStory?
 
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: Tab
Sounds good? So can we leave yet?
Click to expand...

Of course not. The stability of these countries depends on our iron fisted rule.
Click to expand...

If US presence in Afghanistan is what it takes initially, then so be it.
Click to expand...

Initially? Hah...we're in there for the long haul. I'll be in the cold ground 75 years from now and there will still be a U.S. presence in Afghanistan.
Click to expand...

There sure won't be 'iron fisted rule' though.
 
Originally posted by: CanOWorms
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: Tab
Sounds good? So can we leave yet?
Click to expand...

Of course not. The stability of these countries depends on our iron fisted rule.
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Undesirables only deserve oppression, huh?
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If you read my other posts, you would know I am opposed to the occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq. My comment was directed at the Bush-worshippers who truly believe that the government we set up will survive beyond our occupation.
 
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: Tab
Sounds good? So can we leave yet?
Click to expand...

Of course not. The stability of these countries depends on our iron fisted rule.
Click to expand...

If US presence in Afghanistan is what it takes initially, then so be it.
Click to expand...

Initially? Hah...we're in there for the long haul. I'll be in the cold ground 75 years from now and there will still be a U.S. presence in Afghanistan.
Click to expand...

There sure won't be 'iron fisted rule' though.
Click to expand...

Don't count on that.
 
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: Tab
Sounds good? So can we leave yet?
Click to expand...

Of course not. The stability of these countries depends on our iron fisted rule.
Click to expand...

If US presence in Afghanistan is what it takes initially, then so be it.
Click to expand...

Initially? Hah...we're in there for the long haul. I'll be in the cold ground 75 years from now and there will still be a U.S. presence in Afghanistan.
Click to expand...

There sure won't be 'iron fisted rule' though.
Click to expand...

Don't count on that.
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Don't count on your own assumptions either.

Wow, this is easy.
 
Originally posted by: Pabster
Originally posted by: Todd33
BTW I watched a news report. No one knew who to vote for, there is no TV or ads. Most didn't know who was running and they had to chpper in the chairs and booths, the roads are too dangerous. I'm not sure I buy the propaganda about how well they went.
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You've been watching too much CNN again. Or was that off RawStory?
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Probably too much of the kool-aid.
 
I know some people from Afghanistan. They have family who do not live in Kabul. The elections havent changed much, as their loyalty is to the tribal leaders as it always has been. They do joke a lot about the President and Constitution of Kabul though.
 
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: Frackal
I wonder what Eat Spam would have said about the Marshall Plan
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He would be opposed to it, especially since he does not believe in helping other countries out in any form.
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Its nice that you "conservatives" are so generous with my tax money.
 
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: Frackal
I wonder what Eat Spam would have said about the Marshall Plan
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He would be opposed to it, especially since he does not believe in helping other countries out in any form.
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Its nice that you "conservatives" are so generous with my tax money.
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I'm not really 'conservative' in a full sense. You recognize me as a conservative because I'm simply not extremist in my views and nature. This is a supreme problem with many of the liberals on this forum - their minds have been corrupted due to extremist behavior.
 
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: EatSpam
Originally posted by: RabidMongoose
Originally posted by: Frackal
I wonder what Eat Spam would have said about the Marshall Plan
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He would be opposed to it, especially since he does not believe in helping other countries out in any form.
Click to expand...

Its nice that you "conservatives" are so generous with my tax money.
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I'm not really 'conservative' in a full sense. You recognize me as a conservative because I'm simply not extremist in my views and nature. This is a supreme problem with many of the liberals on this forum - their minds have been corrupted due to extremist behavior.
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You're really more of a neo-conservative... you seem fully supportive of America's foreign policy adventures and giving away the store, so to speak. I consider myself much more of a fiscal conservative than you, although I am socially liberal.
 
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