Elections coming in Afghanistan

eddie · 10-05-13, 12:11 PM

I'm no fan of Karzai, but would rather put up with someone like him instead of this clown who is running for President over there. He brought Al Qaeda into the country years ago! What a waste this whole war has been.

http://news.msn.com/world/man-who-br...-for-president

Platapus · 10-05-13, 12:19 PM

The number one problem with democratic elections is that there is the risk that the person you don't like will be elected.

eddie · 10-05-13, 12:28 PM

That's right ,can't do much about it. But with someone like him running, I doubt it will be an honest and free election.

nikimcbee · 10-05-13, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

The number one problem with democratic elections is that there is the risk that the person you don't like will be elected.

Jimbuna · 10-05-13, 01:40 PM

I'd like to see the one wearing the funniest looking hat win.

Platapus · 10-05-13, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie

That's right ,can't do much about it. But with someone like him running, I doubt it will be an honest and free election.

That is usually the first accusation someone makes when some one they don't like gets elected.

Good thing that stuff like that does not happen in the USA.......

oh

Oberon · 10-05-13, 02:06 PM

I wonder if the Afghan government will shut down too...

Oh wait...that would require a government in the first place...

Platapus · 10-05-13, 02:23 PM

I hope that no one is really expecting any significant changes to come to Afghanistan.

No one learned from the British. No one learned from the Soviets. Maybe, just maybe, future governments will learn from the US -- don't get involved in Afghanistan. Just don't.

Jimbuna · 10-05-13, 02:25 PM

One thing is almost certain....whoever wins will only be in power until the troops leave.

nikimcbee · 10-05-13, 03:28 PM

[insert Steed joke/reference here]

Dowly · 10-05-13, 03:30 PM

More blood shed, no question about it.

Platapus · 10-05-13, 03:58 PM

Left alone, I believe that Afghanistan could have the best government money could buy.

Jimbuna · 10-05-13, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Left alone, I believe that Afghanistan could have the best government money could buy.

Hopefully not Brit money then...we can hardly afford to keep our own.

10-05-13, 12:11 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Elections coming in Afghanistan I'm no fan of Karzai, but would rather put up with someone like him instead of this clown who is running for President over there. He brought Al Qaeda into the country years ago! What a waste this whole war has been. http://news.msn.com/world/man-who-br...-for-president __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-05-13, 12:19 PM	#2
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The number one problem with democratic elections is that there is the risk that the person you don't like will be elected. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-05-13, 12:28 PM	#3
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	That's right ,can't do much about it. But with someone like him running, I doubt it will be an honest and free election. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

10-05-13, 01:40 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd like to see the one wearing the funniest looking hat win. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-05-13, 02:23 PM	#8
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I hope that no one is really expecting any significant changes to come to Afghanistan. No one learned from the British. No one learned from the Soviets. Maybe, just maybe, future governments will learn from the US -- don't get involved in Afghanistan. Just don't. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-05-13, 02:06 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I wonder if the Afghan government will shut down too... Oh wait...that would require a government in the first place...

10-05-13, 02:25 PM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	One thing is almost certain....whoever wins will only be in power until the troops leave. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-05-13, 03:28 PM	#10
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	[insert Steed joke/reference here] __________________

10-05-13, 03:30 PM	#11
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	More blood shed, no question about it.

10-05-13, 03:58 PM	#12
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,362 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Left alone, I believe that Afghanistan could have the best government money could buy. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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