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2014-10-10 Afghanistan

Countering Narcotics in Helmand a Failure

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Posted by Fred 2014-10-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
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#1 By design, nearly all attempts at countering the flow of narcotics end in failure. Narcotics and economic aid [USAID or food stamps] have become the lifeblood of modern, urban civilizations. When either of these gov't supported enterprises end, [as Dr. Ben Carson surmises] anarchy will ensue.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-10-10 07:20|| 2014-10-10 07:20|| Front Page Top

#2 "The government and the ministry [MoI] have put efforts to bring the level of narcotic cultivation down. But unfortunately, the programs have not succeeded."

I'm sure he's crying all the way to the bank.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2014-10-10 11:37|| 2014-10-10 11:37|| Front Page Top

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