Posted on 02/26/2012 4:25:51 PM PST by ColdOne
Most Americans don't understand the anti-American sentiments on display in the streets of Afghanistan. Former 4-star General Jack Keane explains it simply, "They [Afghans] want respect." Keane told America's News Headquarters, "That's what is driving this. The Taliban and others who are trying to undermine the government are exploiting it."
Some Afghans are still reeling over the burning of Korans at an American base outside of Kabul. The riots continued for a sixth day on Sunday. The crowds battled Afghan security forces and threw grenades at a U.S. base in Kunduz province, wounding seven people. Saturday two Americans were killed inside of the Interior Ministry.
General Keane went on to say America has a good relationship with the Afghan people, but America's relationship with some of the country's leaders, specifically President Hamid Karzai, is another matter entirely.
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No. Just saying that if they want respect they have to earn it. They don't respect our traditions and beliefs so why should they get any respect from us.
So does the punk ass hanging out on the corner. So what? What's to respect?
When you are a Savage and a natural born murderer, you don’t get any respect.
Poor discipline, corrupt, penchant for opium and clannishness, often illiterate and displaying open contempt for their uniforms and equipment.....
There are even rumors Karzai HIMSELF is a heroin junkie.
But they want RESPECT —nice.
Someone tell the barbarians that respect is earned.
If it is respect that they understand, let’s cause them to respect us.
In all honesty, I do not care if little kids go to school in Kabul. That makes me an insensitive lout, I know. But I have enough to worry about here.
$4 trillion in minerals are never going to end up here.
The Afghans want respect, just like Fredo from the Godfather movie
“I can handle things! I’m smart! Not like everybody says... like dumb... I’m smart and I want respect! “
Worthless Saracen bastards aren’t fit enough to be pissed on.
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