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2019-06-11 Afghanistan

ISIS is a bigger threat than the Taliban in Afghanistan and is using attacks in Kabul as 'practice runs' for bigger attacks in Europe and the US, American intelligence services warn

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Posted by Skidmark 2019-06-11 07:11|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
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#1 Isn't that why we need a Muslim travel ban?

Posted by Abu Uluque 2019-06-11 10:57|| 2019-06-11 10:57|| Front Page Top

#2 Imagine an Afgh with Iran occupied, ISIS dominated, Taliban dominated, Al Q dominated and isolated Kabul. The various factions would be in continual conflict.

The population would suffer but it would be a winner for the west.

Posted by lord garth 2019-06-11 12:46|| 2019-06-11 12:46|| Front Page Top

#3 If the west can insulate itself and protect their borders, isolating these countries with a complete travel ban and trade sanctions, yes. Also, keep their good intentions focused on domestic issues and strengthening executive control.

Let 'em all fester. It would be so much better to carpet bomb a place later, knowing that there's no one down there worth saving.

Posted by Dron66046 2019-06-11 13:33|| 2019-06-11 13:33|| Front Page Top

#4 You would have to ban travel from the surrounding 'stans and Iran as well to keep them isolated. Pakistan would be funding half the factions, Iran another half, the Saudis a third half, and the McCain family a fourth half.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2019-06-11 22:52|| 2019-06-11 22:52|| Front Page Top

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