Most Afghans in southern states 'clueless' about 9/11

Diopos · 11-20-10, 03:55 AM

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We need to explain to the Afghan people why we are here and both show and convince them that their future is better with us than with the Taliban," ICOS president Norine MacDonald said in a statement.

Now?

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Skybird · 11-20-10, 05:15 AM

"according to a new survey"..???

On what distant planet is ICOS living? I hope far away indeed. That way their competence cannot do damage here.

Platapus · 11-20-10, 09:11 AM

Lemme see if I got this straight

So we have invaded a country; declared "war" against them; and are killing people who not only had nothing to do with the 911 attacks but evidently, if this article is true, in those two provinces, are unaware they even happened.

I wonder if there is a way to verify the accuracy of this article? As we fully know in the US, "studies" and "surveys" can say anything you want them to say.

If it is true, it must suck to have your family killed in retaliation for an attack you were not even aware of.

krashkart · 11-20-10, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

[...] it must suck to have your family killed in retaliation for an attack you were not even aware of.

That brings a question to mind:

How many of us knew on 9/11 why we were being attacked? I didn't, and I still don't fully comprehend why.

SteamWake · 11-20-10, 09:27 AM

Strange I dont recall declaring war against a country.

ReFaN · 11-20-10, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

That brings a question to mind:

How many of us knew on 9/11 why we were being attacked? I didn't, and I still don't fully comprehend why.

Think it was because of the US presence in Saudi Arabia, and the sanctions against Iraq, Not fully sure tho.

Capt Sinbad · 11-20-10, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ReFaN

Think it was because of the US presence in Saudi Arabia, and the sanctions against Iraq, Not fully sure tho.

I will add 2 more to that list

Western Foreign Policy in particular the US
The Palestinian Question

Platapus · 11-20-10, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

Lemme see if I got this straight

So we have invaded a country; declared "war" against them; and are killing people who not only had nothing to do with the 911 attacks but evidently, if this article is true, in those two provinces, are unaware they even happened.

I wonder if there is a way to verify the accuracy of this article? As we fully know in the US, "studies" and "surveys" can say anything you want them to say.

If it is true, it must suck to have your family killed in retaliation for an attack you were not even aware of.

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Originally Posted by krashkart

That brings a question to mind:

How many of us knew on 9/11 why we were being attacked? I didn't, and I still don't fully comprehend why.

I had thought of that parallel also. Makes you kinda think about stuff.

Two groups of people being attacked in retaliation of an attack they did not know of and had no participation in.

And the circle continues.....

TLAM Strike · 11-20-10, 09:27 AM

Considering that TV, Radio, Internet, and non-religious books were banned in Afghanistan its not surprising they don't know about 9/11.

krashkart · 11-20-10, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Considering that TV, Radio, Internet, and non-religious books were banned in Afghanistan its not surprising they don't know about 9/11.

That's a very good point. The less people know the easier they are to control.

11-20-10, 05:15 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	"according to a new survey"..??? On what distant planet is ICOS living? I hope far away indeed. That way their competence cannot do damage here. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Lemme see if I got this straight So we have invaded a country; declared "war" against them; and are killing people who not only had nothing to do with the 911 attacks but evidently, if this article is true, in those two provinces, are unaware they even happened. I wonder if there is a way to verify the accuracy of this article? As we fully know in the US, "studies" and "surveys" can say anything you want them to say. If it is true, it must suck to have your family killed in retaliation for an attack you were not even aware of. __________________ 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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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Strange I dont recall declaring war against a country. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Considering that TV, Radio, Internet, and non-religious books were banned in Afghanistan its not surprising they don't know about 9/11. __________________