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2007-11-01 Afghanistan

Taliban leader vows Dreaded Afghan Winter war

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Posted by Seafarious 2007-11-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
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#1 We really really need to import grizzlies and polar bears to the Afghan border (infiltration) mountainous areas. ,,, Along with cams to enjoy the views...

Posted by 3dc 2007-11-01 01:01|| 2007-11-01 01:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Yah, like their annual Spring and Summer offensives. And they are hardly welcome in the north of the country. Taliban = Pashto

Posted by McZoid 2007-11-01 01:41|| 2007-11-01 01:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Meh, go ahead. We got thermal underwear and get a bad case of the grumpy-ass when we have to go out in cold weather. Puts us in a killing mood, you might say.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-11-01 10:11|| 2007-11-01 10:11|| Front Page Top

#4 If your a journalist, editor or publisher, its always too hot or too cold. The only place it is neither is San Diego, Martinique and the Hamptons. To a soldier, a warrior, a master eliminator of problems it is not cold, it is not dreaded, it is not a furnace and it is not a restraint to killing his/her enemy. That is why our guys do look forward to the extreme elements because with our technology, training and materiels we are better equipped to deal with it than the taliban/paleos/AQ's and others are.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-11-01 12:42|| 2007-11-01 12:42|| Front Page Top

#5 I have always thought the best hunting conditions where 20-25 degrees C, slight wind, clear sky and 2-4 inches of snow. Perfect!!

Posted by TomAnon 2007-11-01 14:00|| 2007-11-01 14:00|| Front Page Top

#6 We really really need to import grizzlies and polar bears to the Afghan border (infiltration) mountainous areas

IIUC, the population of polar bears has been multiplied fivefold since the early 20th century, so, yes, exportating that surplus would be the humane thing to do. Think about the seals!

Posted by anonymous5089 2007-11-01 14:03|| 2007-11-01 14:03|| Front Page Top

#7 Be sure to wave at the nice thermal camera overhead.

Posted by ed 2007-11-01 14:20|| 2007-11-01 14:20|| Front Page Top

#8 Six comments and not one has raised the issue of what will happen this winter; what with the Dreaded Global Warming and all? Why the bad guys will look at it as just another day at the Jihad?

Posted by USN,Ret. 2007-11-01 14:22|| 2007-11-01 14:22|| Front Page Top

#9 "~~God~~ allen willing, ... the war will continue in the winter with the same intensity as now,"

LOL! He isn't.

Tom, as Minnesotan I could agree more with having snow for ground tracking.

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2007-11-01 16:43|| 2007-11-01 16:43|| Front Page Top

#10 TomAnon, 20-25 degrees C? Shame on you! ;-)

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2007-11-01 17:02|| 2007-11-01 17:02|| Front Page Top

#11 1: We really really need to import grizzlies and polar bears to the Afghan border (infiltration) mountainous areas. ,,, Along with cams to enjoy the views...

How about all those cat eating Coyotes in the western states, suppliment with Cougars(Panthers, mountain cats, etc)free up our urban areas quite a bit, Timber wolves would be a nice addition.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2007-11-01 17:08|| 2007-11-01 17:08|| Front Page Top

#12 Afterthought, "Kizinti hunting preserve".

Posted by Redneck Jim 2007-11-01 17:11|| 2007-11-01 17:11|| Front Page Top

#13 Then I'll guess they'll die cold...

Posted by tu3031 2007-11-01 17:54|| 2007-11-01 17:54|| Front Page Top

#14 20-25C equals 65-75F, that's definitly Spring Skiing Weather.

Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2007-11-01 19:05|| 2007-11-01 19:05|| Front Page Top

#15 did I say C? I meant F.... oh well.

Posted by TomAnon 2007-11-01 20:58|| 2007-11-01 20:58|| Front Page Top

#16 20-25F is still good skinny dippin' weather here in the Rockies!

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-11-01 21:34|| 2007-11-01 21:34|| Front Page Top

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