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Pakistan Tribesmen Say NATO Forces Massing On Afghan Border
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Posted on 07/15/2008 1:16:37 PM PDT by milestogo

Pakistan Tribesmen Say NATO Forces Massing On Afghan Border

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (AFP)--Tribal elders on Tuesday raised the alarm over a buildup of hundreds of NATO-led troops on the Afghanistan side of the border, but Pakistan's military downplayed fears of any intrusion.

The gathering of foreign forces came as Pakistan was under pressure from the U.S. to curb cross-border attacks by Taliban militants, with the U.S. military chief flying into Pakistan last weekend for urgent talks.

"We have heard there is a buildup of foreign troops," said Malik Mohammad Afzal Khan Darpakhel, a local tribal leader in North Waziristan who isn't affiliated with the Taliban.

"We want to warn them that 3 million tribesmen will rise against them if they try to move in," Darpakhel told a news conference held by five elders in Miranshah, the main town in the region.

Intelligence sources said some 300 NATO soldiers equipped with tanks, armored vehicles and heavy weaponry have been moved very close to Lwara Mundi, a border village in North Waziristan.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; alqaeda; globaljihad; nato; nwfp; pakistan; taliban; waziristan; wot
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1 posted on 07/15/2008 1:17:14 PM PDT by milestogo
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To: milestogo
We want to warn them that 3 million tribesmen will rise against them if they try to move in

And these 3 million tribesmen haven't thrown the Taliban's @sses out of there all this time because?

2 posted on 07/15/2008 1:21:44 PM PDT by trad_anglican
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To: trad_anglican

“And these 3 million tribesmen haven’t thrown the Taliban’s @sses out of there all this time because? “
Because they’re all T,,,,,,? Naw! They can’t all be T,,,,,,,,?


3 posted on 07/15/2008 1:28:02 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ("Don't touch that thing")
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To: milestogo
Hot pursuit is going to get a lot hotter! Follow the bastards back to their town and LEVEL THE ENTIRE PLACE. Eventually, even these rag headed bastards may get the message. It must be remembered at all times, the only way to deal with radical Islam, is to eliminate it!
4 posted on 07/15/2008 1:30:32 PM PDT by WellyP (How much does Huma know?)
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To: milestogo
Good, get all 3 million in one easily marked location. We still have a number of MOAB’s whose shelf life must be close to expiring. Let's get a “big bang” for the US taxpayer's dollars.
5 posted on 07/15/2008 1:32:42 PM PDT by Tahoe3002 (USMC 1972-1981)
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To: milestogo
We want to warn them that 3 million tribesmen will rise against them

Right. Going would be slow at first for the hundreds of NATO soldiers.

6 posted on 07/15/2008 1:33:18 PM PDT by RightWhale (I will veto each and every beer)
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To: milestogo

Don’t bet on NATO troops to engage the enemy. The Americans will carry the fight.


7 posted on 07/15/2008 1:33:21 PM PDT by kenmcg
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To: trad_anglican
And these 3 million tribesmen haven't thrown the Taliban’s @sses out of there all this time because? ............... Tribal hospitality? Its a traditional thing not to throw out guests. Not only that, the Al Queda/Taliban are surely paying rent, you can bet on it.
8 posted on 07/15/2008 1:36:00 PM PDT by Bringbackthedraft (If everyone stays home and no one votes will Congress disappear?)
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To: kenmcg

In that part of Afghanistan, NATO/ISAF troops means US troops.


9 posted on 07/15/2008 1:37:48 PM PDT by milestogo
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To: Chgogal

Bookmark for later/


10 posted on 07/15/2008 1:39:56 PM PDT by Chgogal (Voting "Present" 130 times might be a sign of a smart politician. It is not a sign of a good leader.)
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To: milestogo

“We want to warn them that 3 million tribesmen will rise against them if they try to move in,” Darpakhel told a news conference held by five elders in Miranshah, the main town in the region.

I sense a gauntlet that needs returning to its owner. Cue the UCAVs.

Colonel, USAFR


11 posted on 07/15/2008 2:06:24 PM PDT by jagusafr ("Bugs, Mr. Rico! Zillions of 'em!" - Robert Heinlein)
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To: milestogo
Pakistan Tribesmen????? AKA Taliban. Target rich enviro!!

Bombs Away!

If Mushy can't do anything about them, then he can't do anything about US!!!!!

12 posted on 07/15/2008 2:14:55 PM PDT by rawcatslyentist (I will stand with the Muslims ~B Hussein Obomber Verito Possumus~Verified Sleeper!)
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To: milestogo; Perdogg; NormsRevenge; elhombrelibre; Allegra; SandRat; tobyhill; G8 Diplomat; Dog; ...
Well....bout time!

Related thread:

Joint al Qaeda and Taliban force behind Kunar base attack ( Attack killed Nine US Soldiers )

13 posted on 07/15/2008 2:29:13 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (No Burkas for my Grandaughters!)
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To: WellyP

If and when we go across it will be to take out the terror camps....


14 posted on 07/15/2008 2:35:26 PM PDT by Dog (We have entered into the realm of 9/10 all over again...Lord help us.)
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To: milestogo
The Movie 300 sequel except this time 300 kicks 3 million’s asses.
15 posted on 07/15/2008 2:36:31 PM PDT by tobyhill (The media lies so much the truth is the exception)
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To: milestogo
Way past time for this. If Pakistan is not willing or able to control this lawless region, then it is fair game. Time to level Waziristan.

"We want to warn them that 3 million tribesmen will rise against them if they try to move in," Darpakhel told a news conference held by five elders in Miranshah, the main town in the region.

Good, it will make easier to kill them if they come out of their caves and stand & fight. Unfortunately, these SOB's will hide behind women & children when they attack because they are a bunch of immoral, degenerate chicken-hawks.

Waziristan Delenda Est.

16 posted on 07/15/2008 2:41:46 PM PDT by Left2Right ("It's going to be a long eight years...")
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To: trad_anglican

Then 3 million tribesmen will be slaughtered like mad dogs in a hard rain. >B-(

Enough is enough. The uncivilized beasts want death? We will give it to them like a flood. No crops will grow..No herds will be left untouched, the orchards will all be burned..no supplies will be allowed into the area. Evey vehicle will be by strafed...every village burned...Every road bombed, every pass every trail...will be littered with bomblets..every step will mean death. Until all is death.


17 posted on 07/15/2008 3:14:56 PM PDT by DGHoodini (Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand)
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To: trad_anglican
And these 3 million tribesmen haven't thrown the Taliban's @sses out of there all this time because?

Because they're the enemy too.

18 posted on 07/15/2008 3:40:03 PM PDT by SJackson (I was introduced to dog meat (tough), snake meat (tougher), roasted grasshopper (crunchy), BH Obama)
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To: milestogo

The nice thing is we don’t need to “occupy” Pakistan. We just need to raid, destroy, burn, kill and capture. Then our guys slip back across the border.


19 posted on 07/15/2008 3:46:19 PM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Time to let a little HeLLFiRe or two rip .. in the dark of the night or whenever. Godspeed to our young men and women about to whupp some WaziriTalibunny.


20 posted on 07/15/2008 3:53:42 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed ... ICE toll-free tip hotline 1-866-DHS-2-ICE ... 9/11 .. Never FoRget!!!)
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