"Now, as consensus grows that the United States may have to accept a political settlement with the Taliban, whoever replaces Holbrooke may end up focusing on possible negotiations with insurgents.
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Also see: Agents of war and corruption do at some point finally die
HOLBROOKE; MURDER; CIA STATION CHIEFS
Interesting.
"Violence has been on the rise across much of Afghanistan....
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"The US House last week overwhelmingly passed a defense bill authorizing the Pentagon to spend nearly $160 billion on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan this budget year without major restrictions on the conduct of operations.
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Ah, the just like the good old Bush years!
"The leader routinely ignores [Congress'] laws and undercuts its authority, leading some politicians and analysts to fear that [America] is slipping toward dictatorship. They could start several procedures, including impeachment, against the president if his power is not checked.
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Or if you prefer:
- Senate vote ends ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’
- Local veterans welcome ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal
- GOP bid to change nuclear treaty fails
- Storms could bring flooding, mudflows
- Overbooked classes strain UMass faculty, students
- Officials helped kin get jobs in probation
- Burlington school leaders confront bullying head-on
- North Shore company’s mission is bringing timeless toys to town
- Proposed LNG facility for Fall River facing new obstacles
Rising tide of opportunity falters in Fall River
I guess they don't want terrorists coming to town, either.
What dumb ideas.
