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Blundering Afghan suicide bomber blows up 6 militants
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Posted on 03/26/2009 2:18:40 PM PDT by Sub-Driver

Blundering Afghan suicide bomber blows up 6 militants Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:58am EDT KABUL, March 26 (Reuters) - A would-be suicide bomber accidentally blew himself up on Thursday, killing six other militants as he was bidding them farewell to leave for his intended target, the Interior Ministry said.

"The terrorist was on his way to his destination and saying good-bye to his associates and then his suicide vest exploded," a statement from the ministry said.

Taliban-led attacks in Afghanistan have escalated in the past year with suicide and roadside bombings insurgents' weapons of choice.

The incident happened in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan where mainly British troops are struggling against a growing Taliban-led insurgency.

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To: Sub-Driver
Blundering Afghan suicide bomber blows up 6 militants

Reminds me of the time when I was a kid, when some of Bill Ayers' "comrades" blew themselves up in the basement of a building, while assembling bombs. Guess they weren't as smart as they thought they were...

;>)

61 posted on 03/26/2009 5:31:32 PM PDT by Who is John Galt? ("Sometimes I have to break the law in order to meet my management objectives." - Bill Calkins, BLM)
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To: fanfan

Excellent usage!


62 posted on 03/26/2009 5:38:05 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("Never offend people with style when you can offend them with substance." ~Sam Brown)
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To: Sub-Driver

63 posted on 03/26/2009 5:41:11 PM PDT by Skooz (Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us Gabba Gabba we accept you we accept you one of us)
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To: Sub-Driver

WOOHOO!!


64 posted on 03/26/2009 5:50:26 PM PDT by kanawa
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To: Tax-chick

Thanks!


65 posted on 03/26/2009 5:55:46 PM PDT by fanfan (God, Bless America, please.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Gettin’ a little wild. Didn’t know you had it in you. No more late night internet for you. :-)


66 posted on 03/26/2009 5:58:07 PM PDT by bigheadfred (Negromancer !!! RUN for your lives !!!)
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To: bigheadfred

Yeah, I’m on a real hot streak. ;’)


67 posted on 03/26/2009 6:28:18 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Lady Jag

LOL!


68 posted on 03/26/2009 6:28:28 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Tax-chick; fanfan

Glad to be of service. :’)

I’m just glad I don’t live next door to such idiots. “Morning ‘Civ.” “Morning Ahmed.” [boom!]


69 posted on 03/26/2009 6:29:36 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Sub-Driver

More material for my proposed sitcom: remake F-Troop set in modern-day Afghanistan.


70 posted on 03/26/2009 6:33:57 PM PDT by Ted Grant
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To: SunkenCiv

No streaking.

This is a family site.

;-)


71 posted on 03/26/2009 6:34:23 PM PDT by fanfan (God, Bless America, please.)
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To: fanfan

“Did someone TP your house, or did a family of suicide bombers move in nextdoor?”


72 posted on 03/26/2009 6:38:11 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: Sub-Driver

Gee, I hate it when that happens.

“Abdul, there’s a loose thread on your vest, let me
pull it.”
“No don’...”


73 posted on 03/26/2009 6:40:25 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: nathanbedford

Maybe they only get to do one virgin five hundred and four times?


74 posted on 03/26/2009 6:41:47 PM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Sub-Driver

First he steals my Acme ka-BOOM!, then the oaf wastes it!

75 posted on 03/26/2009 6:46:23 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (The mob got President Barabbas; America got shafted)
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To: SunkenCiv

Yes.

Why do you ask?


76 posted on 03/26/2009 6:47:11 PM PDT by fanfan (God, Bless America, please.)
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To: fanfan

:’)


77 posted on 03/26/2009 7:04:17 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: AngelesCrestHighway

LOL


78 posted on 03/26/2009 7:28:54 PM PDT by GoLightly
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Teamkillers - It's Always The Retard With Flame Thrower. Always. Demotivational Poster

79 posted on 03/26/2009 7:29:10 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: tet68

i fell on the floor and hit my head...........


80 posted on 03/26/2009 7:30:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/____________________ Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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