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Blogs Liberty and Power A Small Tale That Spells Defeat

Aug 21, 2009

A Small Tale That Spells Defeat

by Liberty and Power

Matthew Parris explains that sometimes you have to listen to the mountains.

Does anyone really believe the U.S. and its allies will succeed in achieving their stated goals in Afghanistan?