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2012-03-01 Afghanistan

Two ISAF service members die as two men turn weapons on troops

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Posted by ryuge 2012-03-01 03:47|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Remember Elphinstone. They do.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2012-03-01 09:14|| 2012-03-01 09:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Wonder if they remember the Mongols?

Posted by Procopius2k 2012-03-01 10:03|| 2012-03-01 10:03|| Front Page Top

#3 Where's Tamerlane when we need him?

Posted by Bill Clinton 2012-03-01 11:03|| 2012-03-01 11:03|| Front Page Top

#4 Mongol-style retaliation is way too indiscriminate. The traditional Afghan response is the blood feud. Meaning family members of the culprit are targeted, and perhaps even the tribe. Since the Taliban transcends tribal ties, targeting family members would seem to be the most effective method of deterring such attacks.

Posted by Zhang Fei 2012-03-01 17:20|| 2012-03-01 17:20|| Front Page Top

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