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Brandon : Canada | 5 months ago  
This offensive is directed against Helmand province a Taliban stronghold. The US is using a new strategy. The intent is to clear and then hold areas. Earlier offensives by British...
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    Posted By Changez Changez | 5 months ago
    No. But nothing is impossible. The Taliban are significantly weaker now.
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    Posted By northsunm32 northsunm32 | 5 months ago
    That may be so but what is the source of your view that the Taliban are weaker. A top US general claimed that in 2008 the Taliban strength increased by 20 t0 30 per cent.

    http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/india-news/taliban-strength-increased-by-20-30-percent-over-past-year-says-top-us-general_100108339.html
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    Reply By Changez Changez | 5 months ago
    Living in close proximity is the only source I can effectively name. However, from local news reports and the attitude of the Pakistan government it is apparent they are actually making efforts to stop the flow of weapons to the Taliban (militants) and pressing them hard on this side. It seems the US and Nato are pressing harder from the other side. Popular opinion in Pakistan has certainly turned against them, so the army is pushing them hard. They are not on their last legs, but one gets the feeling that they are not as confident of their position as they were.
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    Posted By BorderExplorer BorderExplorer | 5 months ago
    Hard to believe that the American citizenry are going to support the US troops in Afghanistan on the basis they are "defending our freedom." Very interesting angle on the poppy production, perhaps similar to coca leaf product in Bolivia. As a cash crop, it can't be beat.
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    Posted By JerrySatire JerrySatire | 5 months ago
    Afghanistan? It's Russia's turn to laugh @ America. [:-[
    Time to come home now and forget about building an Afghan oil pipe line.
    JerrySatire
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