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SEAL shoot down was a trap
That from an Afghan official: “Now it’s confirmed that the helicopter was shot down and it was a trap that was set by a Taliban commander,” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official said the commander lured US forces to the scene by telling them there was a Taliban meeting taking place [...]
31 American troops killed in helicopter shoot down
Horrendous news coming out of Afghanistan: A military helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan, killing 31 U.S. special operation troops and seven Afghan commandos, the country’s president said Saturday. An American official said it was apparently shot down, in the deadliest single incident for American forces in the decade-long war. The Taliban claimed they downed the [...]
This is why traditional conservatives do not understand contemporary/liberal foreign policy
Neatly summarized in one paragraph, by the incomparable Mark Steyn:There are arguments to be made for being on the other side of the world for decades on end if you're…
It's already way past 3:00 AM
I see that Rick has already beaten me to this story. Read his take immediately below. … From the New York Times: KABUL, Afghanistan — For months, the secret talks…
PostSecret 'Soldiers' Secrets'
If this video from PostSecret doesn't touch you, you might want to check to see if you're really a robot….
Abu Yahya al-Libi Served With Warrants
Since delivery was via Hellfire, that was arrest warrant, notice of conviction, and death warrant all in one neat package. That's so much more efficient than capturing the douche and…
Obama to Consult Magic 8 Ball for Afghanistan Strategy
WASHINGTON- Amidst growing pressure to declare a comprehensive plan for the war in Afghanistan, President Obama has made an unexpected decision: using a childhood toy to decide what to do…
Survey Says…
The AP continues to bang the drum for failure in Afghanistan with this bit today about Army morale: WASHINGTON (AP) – The army says morale has fallen among its forces…
We Aren’t Fooled
Today’s Washington Post explains that Obama is sending 13,000 more troops to Afghanistan: But in an unannounced move, the White House has also authorized — and the Pentagon is deploying…
Another look at the mainstream press vs. the military
A couple of days ago, Jay Tea mentioned the kidnapped New York Times reporter Stephen Farrell, who was freed by British commandos after he was captured by the Taliban while…
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