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The Taliban Song
I followed this issue, linked a few times, but didn't get the chance to weigh in (other than pointing out " nothing new ") on this earlier. But now I don't have to - as I kept on thinking "yup, that sounds about right" as I read this. (Much as I kept thinking "Is there some point to this? ...
Reuters AlertNet - Taliban urge world to block Afghan executions
alertnet.org — (Adds details, further Taliban comment) KABUL, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's Taliban, notorious for summary public executions, urged the United Nations on Thursday to press the Afghan government to stop executing prisoners on death row, citing ... (more) Reuters AlertNet - Taliban urge world to block Afghan ...
Taliban offers opportunities | thespectrum.com
thespectrum.com — They use satellite phones and night vision scopes, but often move in the high mountains with cheap plastic sandals. They will cruelly execute intruders, but defend an invited guest at the cost of their own lives. And, like the old Pashtun saying, they ... (more) Taliban offers opportunities | thespectrum.com
Song of the Day
alarmingnews.com — "If I were a boy" by Beyonce. I have such a soft spot for Beyonce. It's unexplainable. I generally despise R&B; (mostly when it's men singing, though. I had a friend describe it with killer accuracy as "black men begging"... (more) Song of the Day
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Mudville Gazette: The Taliban Song
Victory Caucus -- All Content — I followed this issue, linked a few times, but didnt get the chance to weigh in (other than pointing out nothing new) on this earlier. But now I dont have to - as I kept on thinking yup, that sounds about right as I read this. (Much as I kept thinking Is there some point to this? Is there useful information here? as I read Rosens piece. The answer to that was no - which shouldnt be seen as implying... read ...

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