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Want to be a martyr? You need a special skill set
From Harper’s Weekly Review: [A] Taliban commander in Kabul reported that his men were having difficulty adjusting to their new roles as security officers. “Martyrdom seekers,” said the commander, “have different skills.” I’d say this is a god problem. Where’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Harper's, Taliban, Taliban martyrs
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How have the Taliban matured? Like this
From Harper’s Weekly Review: Taliban soldiers fired at a crowd of protesters, attacked reporters, and burned down a Kabul amusement park after riding the merry-go-round and bumper cars. “When it comes to experience, maturity, vision, there is a huge difference … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem, War on women
Tagged Haji Wafa, Islamic scholars, Kandahar, Taliban, Zagihullah Mujahid
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What really happened in Afghanistan
Each morning when I turn on my computer, I go first to the Times and their opinion section. There I read maybe one essay and mark in my head the others I will want to read later. Today, amid the … Continue reading
Posted in Joe Biden and his people, Politics, The Facts of Life, War on women
Tagged Adam Nossiter, Afghanistan, Algeria, Battle of Algiers, Carter Malkasian, Charles de Gaulle, colonial wars, Damon Winters, Donald Trump, Gillo Pontecorvo, John Kennedy, Kabul, Mao, Mike Mansfield, New York Times, Patrick Chabal, pieds noirs, Taliban
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