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2005-02-16 Afghanistan/South Asia

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-02-16 12:06:13 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The test of whether these latest peace deals stick, analysts say, will come next month when the snow starts to melt, allowing for cross-border attacks to resume against US-led forces.

oooh..I'll be holding my breath!

Posted by 2b 2005-02-16 8:11:39 AM|| 2005-02-16 8:11:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Once you pay the Danegeld, you never get rid of the Dane.
--Kipling

Also, the tribes have a long tradition of being rented, not bought. This could get expensive... sort of a reverse taxation.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-02-16 11:24:40 AM|| 2005-02-16 11:24:40 AM|| Front Page Top

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