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In reply to the discussion: Senator John McCain Confident of Identifying 'Good Guys' in Syria. [View all]Kablooie
(18,641 posts)24. Bin Laden was a "good guy" that we helped back in the 80's
We gave him weapons to drive the Soviets out of Afghanistan.
Look how well that turned out.
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This idiot's statements would be funny if the consequences were not so tragic. nt
SunSeeker
May 2013
#1
Kicking your thread with the original Indian dance video. No clue what's being said here:
freshwest
May 2013
#18
A reporter caught a brief bit of his discussing war experiences with the "right" people...
jtuck004
May 2013
#23
Just like Afghanistan were we able to only help the good guys like the Taliban and Osama bin Laden.
Botany
May 2013
#33