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i didn't know the taliban had a terrorist designation. aren't they fighting for their homeland? ellenfl Jun 2014 #1
AFAIK, it's a definition based on methods. riqster Jun 2014 #2
Yep. If they bought cruise missiles from Raytheon they'd be called "allies". Scuba Jun 2014 #8
Well, they didn't have to buy our weapons, back in the day. riqster Jun 2014 #9
but aren't terrorist groups so designated? ellenfl Jun 2014 #15
I decided to look it up. They are so designated: riqster Jun 2014 #16
i must be going blind or never knew their real name because i don't see taliban on that list. eom ellenfl Jun 2014 #17
This entry: riqster Jun 2014 #18
that's pakistan. eom ellenfl Jun 2014 #19
And if you've followed the news this past decade or so, riqster Jun 2014 #20
Actually, NOTHING that those feces-eating, hypocritical, ulcerous fuckwads do ... 11 Bravo Jun 2014 #3
I need to up my cynicism skills, I guess. riqster Jun 2014 #4
Well put. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #5
Kick,kick,kicked&Recommended! butterfly77 Jun 2014 #6
Thanks! riqster Jun 2014 #7
No, it's not hard to believe at all. If it's one thing the GOP has... WorseBeforeBetter Jun 2014 #10
S'truth. They are focused on accreting power and wealth. riqster Jun 2014 #12
Quite. nt bemildred Jun 2014 #11
Maybe they could get Oliver North to stand front and center on this issue.. Bandit Jun 2014 #13
With his "deleted" emails, perhaps. riqster Jun 2014 #14
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