[fuzlim]

The biggest thing Reagan did for destroying the Soviet Union was the US support for Islamic fundamentalist groups in Afghanistan.

It was these groups, with US aid coming through Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, that cost the Soviets their empire.

Unfortunately, when it was over the groups decided there was no sense going out of business. They have since spread to almost every corner of the globe, with amazing results.

The heroin sales they used for funding back then are still going strong today. Well, except for a brief period when the Taliban managed to clamp down on the trade.

In fact, since the US war in Afghanistan the heroin is back in full swing, with most of it being funneled through Kosovo, the playground of the KLA.

For the unfamiliar, the KLA was the group that played a major role in the break up of Yugoslavia. The 78 day NATO bombing campaign against the Serbs helped them immeasurably, although probably coincidentally.

In any case, now they are able to carry on business as usual, with nary a peep from the administration. I guess ends are everything and means are, well, just, means.

[Fledermaus]

That's too simplistic of a view for me to agree.

While it was a response and consequence in fighting the Soviet Union, Afghanistan was just another decision based on the best available options. Like Iraq vs. Iran (we never sold Iraq chemicals, that's a lie and fabrication by the media). Or we used Noreiga or the Shah of Iran.

It's a messy world. Soviet communism was the biggest threat at the time. Do I wish our bureaucrats and elected officials of both parties had looked farther ahead? Sure.

I wish a lot of common sense things they are uncapable of accomplishing. Doesn't mean I'm ready for anarchy just yet. Maybe in a year or two.

[IGOTMINE]

You reek or troll.

I've read your other posts. I classify you as a stealth Moby.

I'll be watching.

[EQAndyBuzz]

I am sure Clinton is still getting his cut from the Kosovo heroin profits.