But if it's state sponsored terrorism, is it an act of war?...
Actually, NATO called it an act of aggression, not war, but either way its irrelevant since Operation Enduring Freedom was NOT a NATO action. NATO's in charge of sloppy seconds.
But if it's state sponsored terrorism, is it an act of war?...
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Speaking of crap, see immediately above.........
Perhaps you could enlighten me on exactly what "tactical use of genocide" you are refering to. You are perhaps confusing the Russian occupation of Afghanistan and the current mission, supported by the United Nations?
Is murdering over a million Iraqis by bombing, bullets, and sanctions genocide? I think it is.
What I hear is a whack of disjointed claptrap and lefty buzz-words hobbled together in a futile attempt to make the author appear as some sort of intellectual.
As for geo-politics, I've spent the last 35 years interested in politics and history, the development of civilization and the expression of power. In doing so, I have learned enough sense to move away from empty-headed leftist rhetoric, and to deal with reality.
The reality is this: the main aim of the mission in Afghanistan is to prevent the Taliban from returning to power. They attacked us, and they would, if in control, re-constitute the training bases and support for our most lethal enemies.
The reality is that after 9/11, a coalition of nations went into Afghanistan in support of The War on Terror. The war on terror was hijacked to the cause of keeping the Taliban from blowing up the oil pipeline.
Hey Juan!
I thought we were discussing Afghanistan, not Iraq. Two very different subjects.
And I think we, and our American allies, are much more concerned about office towers, subways, and airliners than oil pipelines.
And I think we, and our American allies, are much more concerned about office towers, subways, and airliners than oil pipelines.
NATO has been pimped out to the market builders and I for one don't think for a second that's not going to turn into a diaperload of trouble later on.
.... Operation Enduring Freedom was NOT a NATO action.
It was not led by NATO. You are splitting hairs.
For the purposes of clarity, it would be better if you don't make assumptions about what I get or don't get.
Lets get back to the thread subject for a minuite.
The defence minister says mission will continue untill progress is secure.
Recently we heard blurps in the media about the poppies and how the crop will be eradicated this year.
I think that the poppies fund covert operations, and it is my opinion that this years crop will be as good as last years, and that would be progress secured.
The media has already set up the environmentalist to take the blame for not destroying this years crop.Nobody wants to see the poppies go, so thier safe. The worst year for the crop was when the Talaban were in power.
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And the Americans have a serious case of tunnel vision when it comes to drugs.
Although I'm not sure what you are getting at, I do know the locals growing poppies for Heroin production is a huge problem. Perhaps aid could include the purchase of poopy crops (for legitimate opiate production), along with a program to guide the people into a different set of cash crops.........
It is hard to win over a very poor population by destroying their cash crops..........
And the Americans have a serious case of tunnel vision when it comes to drugs.
The fantasy that found roots in the communist world in the 20th century was that their could be an equalitarian society, as expressed in "from each according to his ability, to each according to his need".