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In blow to US relations, Karzai orders release of 72 detainees
WaPo, via Stars & Stripes ^ | January 9, 2014 | Kevin Sieff

Posted on 01/10/2014 12:52:10 PM PST by Timber Rattler

The Afghan government said Thursday it will release 72 high-profile detainees, a decision that defies pleas by U.S. officials and deals a massive blow to U.S.-Afghan relations just as the two countries attempt to complete a long-term security agreement.

U.S. officials say the prisoners pose a threat to both Afghan security and American servicemembers based here, claiming their exoneration proves not only the dysfunction of the Afghan judiciary, but also the government’s inability to cooperate on even the gravest matters.

(Excerpt) Read more at stripes.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; afghanwar; catchandrelease; karzhai; taliban; waronterror
A clear message from Karzai about whose side he's on now.
1 posted on 01/10/2014 12:52:10 PM PST by Timber Rattler
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To: Timber Rattler
We should get our Soldiers out now!!!!
2 posted on 01/10/2014 12:54:39 PM PST by angcat
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To: Timber Rattler
A clear message from Karzai about whose side he's on now.

Well serioualy, why would any political leader in any country in the world want to be a U.S. ally after watching how America under Obama has performed over the past five years?

3 posted on 01/10/2014 12:55:53 PM PST by Maceman (Just say "NO" to tyranny.)
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To: Timber Rattler

Either we aren’t send enough bakshish or it just isn’t working anymore.


4 posted on 01/10/2014 12:55:58 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; me = independent conservative)
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To: Timber Rattler

Yet another Obama success. Everything Obama touches turns to fecal waste. Look anywhere around the world today and there is almost no place where stability remains. THe Obama regime has destabilized nearly every corner of the globe.


5 posted on 01/10/2014 12:56:14 PM PST by Obadiah (I Like Ted.)
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To: Timber Rattler

Pack up and get out.

Fly out what you can

Drive out what you can.

Blow up and burn anything left behind.

F*ck him and the rest of the scum and those who suport him.


6 posted on 01/10/2014 12:56:22 PM PST by maine yankee (I got my Governor at 'Marden's')
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To: Timber Rattler

The fix is in to withdraw all troops. I have no doubt Karzai has a jet waiting to go to Dubai.


7 posted on 01/10/2014 12:58:33 PM PST by Dr. Ursus
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To: Timber Rattler

how far we have fallen. not too many years ago, GoDaffy volunteered to give up his WMD because we just happened to have an army in the neighborhood.

and now, we are some goofy dude in a kooky hat’s party bitch.


8 posted on 01/10/2014 1:00:20 PM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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To: Timber Rattler

Maybe they released 72 virgins!


9 posted on 01/10/2014 1:19:29 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (Pubbies = national collectivists; Dems = international collectivists; me = independent conservative)
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To: Timber Rattler
When was he on our side?

From the WSJ:

"Most Afghans learned about the Quran burning in Florida only when Mr. Karzai on March 24, 2011 (4 days after!) condemned the act as "a crime against the religion and the entire Muslim nation," called on the U.S. and the U.N. to bring the perpetrators to justice and demanded "a satisfactory response to the resentment and anger of over 1.5 billion Muslims around the world."

Following Karzai's statement Afghans attacked a UN outpost and killed 12 people.

10 posted on 01/10/2014 1:21:15 PM PST by TigersEye (Stupid is a Progressive disease.)
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To: angcat

Indeed. May we please make a hasty withdrawal? Let someone else build schools and have their forces murdered.


11 posted on 01/10/2014 1:22:22 PM PST by andyk (I have sworn...eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.)
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To: Timber Rattler
Karzai to Obama:
"I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries."
12 posted on 01/10/2014 1:26:22 PM PST by Starstruck (If my reply offends, you probably don't understand sarcasm or criticism...or do.)
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Is this in response to Robert Gates’ book or the youtube video maker? /sarcasm

1400 years vs. a 12+ year war / a sliver of a surge / a timeline for withdrawal. Jihad rebounds / advances. Battles won / war lost ALERT!

The Quranic Concept of War

JOSEPH C. MYERS

The universalism of Islam, in its all-embracing creed, is imposed on the be- lievers as a continuous process of warfare, psychological and political, if not strictly military. . . . The Jihad, accordingly, may be stated as a doctrine of a permanent state of war, not continuous fighting.”— Majid Khadduri

(it’s OK though…the NSA can keep tabs on these guys, right?)


13 posted on 01/10/2014 1:35:09 PM PST by PGalt
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angcat:" We should get our Soldiers out now!!!!"

What is the difference between Afghanistan and Pakistan ??
EXACTLY ...... none !!
Get out NOW !!!

And let Korsi go hide his million$ in Paki$tan , with his MB buddies!!

14 posted on 01/10/2014 1:50:12 PM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt (Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -- James Madison)
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To: maine yankee; Timber Rattler
maine yankee: " To: Timber Rattler Pack up and get out. Fly out what you can Drive out what you can. Blow up and burn anything left behind. F*ck him and the rest of the scum and those who suport him."

EXACTLY !!
We are being held hostage to Obummers internations foreign policy called :" CHAOS "
You expected something better from someone who voted : " PRESENT " ??


15 posted on 01/10/2014 1:58:58 PM PST by Tilted Irish Kilt (Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm. -- James Madison)
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt
Get them out of all the Middle East countries. I don't care about what happens to these people. Our Soldiers are dying for no reason. Obama knows this he hates our Military. Another idea would be to send the Gang Bangers to the Middle East and the third world invaders of the US. Drop the off and leave them in the mountains to die. I like that idea!!!!
16 posted on 01/11/2014 5:26:43 AM PST by angcat
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To: Obadiah

They Died For Nothing?’: Marcus Luttrell Hits Back at CNN Host In Tense Interview
Jan. 11, 2014 12:31am Oliver Darcy

Related:
Jake Tapper,
Lone Survivor,
Video

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/11/they-died-for-nothing-marcus-luttrell-hits-back-at-cnn-host-in-tense-interview/


17 posted on 01/11/2014 7:56:39 AM PST by KeyLargo
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Thanks Timber Rattler.
18 posted on 01/11/2014 6:45:15 PM PST by SunkenCiv (http://www.freerepublic.com/~mestamachine/)
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