Discussions - soc.culture.afghanistan

	The fallacy: Brutal American/European neo-colonial bombing wars in Asia: 25000 bombing raids in 8 months - to win the hearts and minds
	Why the Iraqi and Afghan people hate the illegal foreign invaders and killers with a passion that will not subside but will only increase. Time is never on the side of invaders, especially invaders from 10,000 miles away. [link] Many years of bombing have preceeded this bombing year 2008.... more » By m9mckin...@yahoo.com - 1:06am - 1 new of 1 message

	US commander sees a 'slow win' in Afghanistan
	US commander sees a 'slow win' in Afghanistan [link] {EXCERPT} The Associated Press - There are now about 33000 US troops in Afghanistan, compared with about 146000 in Iraq. Schloesser, commander of the 101st Airborne Division,... [link]... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - 12:40am - 1 new of 1 message

	New Cdn ambassador concedes Taliban now stronger but says troops
	New Cdn ambassador concedes Taliban now stronger but says troops [link] {EXCERPT} The Canadian Press, Afghanistan - KANDAHAR, Afghanistan A recent direct fire attack that killed three Canadian soldiers shows the insurgency has become "more sophisticated" and that its...... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - 12:40am - 1 new of 1 message

	US plans 'very aggressive' winter campaign in Afghanistan
	US plans 'very aggressive' winter campaign in Afghanistan [link] {EXCERPT} Baltimore Sun, United States - By David Wood \| david.w...@baltsun.com WASHINGTON - Amid rising violence and increasing numbers of foreign insurgents pouring into Afghanistan, the US will...... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - 12:40am - 3 new of 3 messages

	Afghanistan's war has a new battlefield
	Afghanistan's war has a new battlefield [link] {EXCERPT} Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - The idea of NATO or US forces stationed in Afghanistan staging raids into Pakistan was conceived in 2007 to eliminate top Taliban and al-Qaeda leaders and... [link]... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - 12:40am - 1 new of 1 message

	FRANCE - AFGHANISTAN French military presence in Afghanistan under
	FRANCE - AFGHANISTAN French military presence in Afghanistan under [link] {EXCERPT} France24, France - By AFP (text) / Laurent Salters and Shona Bhattacharyya (video) The head of the French military, General Jean-Louis... more » By Otis Willie PIO The American War Library - 12:17am - 1 new of 1 message

Persian Festival of Autumn - MEHREGAN 2008

This two-day outdoor family event, is a showcase of many aspects of Persian culture including art exhibitions, traditional Tea house, music, folk dances, crafts, ancient sports, live performances, pop entertainers, movies, children´s activities, exotic food and different provinces of modern Iran. Close to 20,000 people attend Mehregan each... more »

By Mehregan - Sep 5 - 1 new of 1 message

Taliban fighter is clad in the bulletproof vest of a dead French soldier and his weapons

Taliban bring the war home to France By Katrin Bennhold Published: September 4, 2008 PARIS: One Taliban fighter is clad in the bulletproof vest of a dead French soldier. Another proudly shows off a French walkie-talkie. Yet another wears a camouflaged French Army helmet. A glossy six-page photo spread published Thursday and featuring a... more »

By kangarooistan - Sep 4 - 1 new of 1 message

	British soldier killed in Afghanistan (Guardian Unlimited)
	[link] The soldier, who has not been named, was killed by a bomb explosion whilst on patrol in Helmand province, the MoD said By ad...@ng2000.com - Sep 4 - 3 new of 3 messages

	AYATAZIONISTA PALIN AND AYATOZIONISTO MCCAIN TALKING TO GOD AND RECEIVING INSTRUCTION FROM IT
	AyataZionista Palin and AyatoZionisto McCain wishing to hold the office of vice president and president of the United States of America. Please notice the order of posting names as that depends on “Who is going to wear the hat.” KILLING OVER ONE MILLION IRAQIS AND INJURING MORE THAN TWO MILLION... more » By Aviroce - Sep 4 - 1 new of 1 message