Posted on 02/17/2010 6:56:03 AM PST by Wiz
Taliban militants are increasingly using civilians as "human shields" as they battle against a joint Afghan-Nato offensive, an Afghan general has said.
Gen Mohiudin Ghori said his soldiers had seen Taliban fighters placing women and children on the roofs of buildings and firing from behind them.
The joint offensive in southern Helmand province has entered its fifth day.
US Marines fighting to take the Taliban haven of Marjah have had to call in air support as they come under heavy fire.
They have faced sustained machine-gun fire from fighters hiding in bunkers and in buildings including homes and mosques.
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This I don't understand....I really don't.
This from peaceful freedom loving islamic jihadists?
How can that be? What say you Obamao?
Meanwhile, our bravest fight with both hands tied behind their backs by Comrade Obummer...
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Just because the enemy is adopting the same tactics they used in Somalia in ‘93 doesn’t mean we should do the same thing.
Oh, ye of little faith — hasn’t Satan promised you 72 virgins for martyrdom?
The “courageous” “soldiers” or the “religion of peace” show the world their real “character.” Welcome to Opposite World!
These Taliban demons deserve to rot in hell with their 72 virgins and all.
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