Category Archives: Afghanistan

“This dog won’t hunt…”

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Fighting is raging around three major cities in southern and western Afghanistan as Taliban militants seek to seize them from government forces. Taliban fighters have entered parts of Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar. They have made rapid gains in rural … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan, As The Borg Turns, Middle East | 7 Comments

Save our comrades, and their families, please, please.

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The first group of translators and interpreters who helped US soldiers and diplomats in Afghanistan arrived in the US on Friday, even as thousands more wait in Afghanistan in increasing fear of Taliban reprisals.The first group of approved Afghan applicants for a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan, As The Borg Turns, History | 6 Comments

The Afghan Air Force is already crumbling.

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Pat Lang

” … signs have emerged that the Afghan Air Force is already falling apart. About one-third of the Afghan Air Force’s 160 aircraft can no longer fly because they lack spare parts since the United States withdrew its contractors from … Continue reading →

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“Number of Private Military Contractors in Afghanistan Drops Precipitously…”

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The number of private military contractors operating in Afghanistan has dropped precipitously in recent months – the first specifics in an otherwise secretive withdrawal process and the surest sign yet that the Biden administration, unlike its predecessors, does not appear … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan | 11 Comments

“… The taste of victory.”

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Pat Lang

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Murtad! (Apostate)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The Taliban shot 22 Afghan commandos on Tuesday in the northern province of Faryab, the Afghan Ministry of Defense confirmed to Fox News. The Special Force members’ ammunition ran out as they fought with terrorist militants, leading them to surrender. The Taliban told them … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan | 29 Comments

The Taliban are killing off Afghan pilots

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Pat Lang

“In response to questions from Reuters, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the group had killed Zamaray, and that it had started a program that will see Afghan Air Force pilots “targeted and eliminated because all of them do bombardment against … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan, As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars | 19 Comments

US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan: What’s Next?

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Willy B

By Willy B Politico, citing unnamed defense sources, reported yesterday that for all practical purposes, the US military withdrawal is complete. “The withdrawal is over, for all intents and purposes,” said one of the anonymous officials with direct knowledge of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan | Tagged afghanistan | 3 Comments

“Can the US win in Afghanistan?” IQ Squared Debate – 2009 (Republished 12/15/2019)

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Pat Lang

The Washington Post has been publishing a series of articles based on “leaked” US government documents concerning a government investigation into our operations in and government lies about Afghanistan. I participated in the linked debate at NYU in October 2009. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Afghanistan, government | 132 Comments

Crumbling …

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Pat Lang

Comment: Looks like this will be quicker than I had expected. pl 10,811 total views, 4 views today

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Posted in Afghanistan, As The Borg Turns | 34 Comments