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2007-03-12 Afghanistan

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Posted by Fred 2007-03-12 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Ghost Dance warriors believed their faith would protect them from the US Army bullets during the Indian Wars of the American West. Didn't work. Of course I don't think our soldiers are quite as ruthless these days.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-03-12 09:55|| 2007-03-12 09:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Which one?

Posted by gromgoru 2007-03-12 12:09|| 2007-03-12 12:09|| Front Page Top

#3 The Boxers used to think this too, right?

Posted by tu3031 2007-03-12 12:11|| 2007-03-12 12:11|| Front Page Top

#4 Yup. Worked real good for the Boxers. Good luck with that Allan thing Talibunnies.

Posted by Icerigger 2007-03-12 14:11|| 2007-03-12 14:11|| Front Page Top

#5 The power of faith should not be underestimated. I have faith in prayer, but on the battlefield, I have faith in big battalions. Big, well trained, well provisioned, battalions, with good air support and good artillery support.

Posted by whatadeal 2007-03-12 23:25|| 2007-03-12 23:25|| Front Page Top

23:59 Secret Master
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