as several have tried to point out here, via refs to the complex history. A majority (60+% has been estimated?) of Afghans are the first victims of the group of thugs and sociopaths with the T-name.

As with any guerrilla logistics - you won't find too often (that is - possess the means of predicticing locales!) "pure concentrations of Taliban" - suitable for GPS targetting via smart-weapons. Tough. "Human Intel" = that which we lack, for reasons also mentioned.

We find ways to off *only* Taliban or - we become exactly like them, with the ever-ready euphemism, collateral damage. Weasel words.

Vengeance is a dish that should be eaten cold, as our French amis long ago pointed out. No instant gratification is available just today - only instant disgrace. No matter how much we yearn for that EZ Quick Solution to all things.


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