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US homes in on militants in Pakistan
Asia Times Online ^
| Jan 30, 2008
| Syed Saleem Shahzad
Posted on 01/30/2008 11:06:04 PM PST by gandalftb
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Cheney visited Pakistan in early 2007, and discussed the formation of a joint, US-Pakistani special-forces unit that would target AQC and its leadership in Pakistan.
Afghan based Spec/Ops were granted permission to pursue terrorists into Pakistan over three years ago, so the rules of engagement will not require any change before we enact these enhanced counterterrorism efforts.
I'm convinced bin Laden is in Nouristan, Afghanistan, just to the north. Zawahiri is in Bajaur , just to the east. This gives us a close-in, all weather, 12 month, surveillance, weapons and tactical platform. With spring coming, there will be movement in the Waqan corridor from the Caucuses that we can now interdict. Hope the recent missile strike is a sign of more to come.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:06:07 PM PST
by
gandalftb
To: gandalftb
Looks like turkey huntin’ comes early this year.
Good luck men.
BTW, those who have been reeming Mushareff might want to think about what we’re about to do in conjunction with his military.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:14:29 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(PARTY WANTED: Full Time, Proven Cons exp a must. Refs going bk 20 yrs. Amnesty sptrs need not apply.)
To: DoughtyOne
“The new US base is expected to serve as the center of clandestine special forces’ operations in the border region.”
Well, I am glad the base is now open and will be the center for “clandestine” special ops. And I am so glad that our enemies cannot read English./s
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:20:20 PM PST
by
Chgogal
(When you vote Democrat, you vote Al Qaeda! Ari Emanuel, Rahm's brother was agent to Moore's F9/11.)
To: Chgogal
I, for one agree on that point. It disturbes me how our folks blab everything to the press. On the other hand, I’m sure folks in the region are quite familiar with the goings on there.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:26:35 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
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To: Chgogal
The Talibs have attacked the base while under construction. Kind of an in-your-face move they can't do anything about.
We're training their Frontier Constabulary, this gives us much more access to al Qaeda. The Uzbeks use the Waqan corridor like the Ho Chi Minh trail, this base puts us right in the middle of the theater.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:27:30 PM PST
by
gandalftb
(Ruthless action may be only clarity...quickly, awake (Capt. Willard, Apocalypse Now))
To: gandalftb
"MILLLLLLLLLLLLITANTS"!!!!???????????
I swear the MSM SUCKS!
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:27:38 PM PST
by
AmericanInTokyo
(Enough has been said already. The 2008 GOP RINO takeover is complete. It is what it is.)
To: gandalftb; DoughtyOne
I like it that we are right there on top of our enemies and able to keep our eyes on their prize. I just wish we would speak softly. My guess is we want to attract a lot of flies, but I just dont like blabbing. Bad luck, tempting fate.......etc. etc.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:35:52 PM PST
by
Chgogal
(When you vote Democrat, you vote Al Qaeda! Ari Emanuel, Rahm's brother was agent to Moore's F9/11.)
To: Chgogal
Me either. Let them wonder what we are up to. No need to put it in print for heaven’s sake.
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:38:14 PM PST
by
DoughtyOne
(PARTY WANTED: Full Time, Proven Cons exp a must. Refs going bk 20 yrs. Amnesty sptrs need not apply.)
To: gandalftb
Shhh!! We’re not in Pakistan! And if we are, it’s a quagmire!
;^)
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posted on
01/30/2008 11:41:45 PM PST
by
airborne
(The Founding Fathers would be deeply saddened.)
To: Chgogal
The enemy is never so easily identified or located, as when he’s firing at you...
That sort of focuses attention and demands REACTION....
Perhaps now — a serious killing season will arrive in the outlaw hills and valleys of Pakistan...
Long overdue.
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posted on
01/31/2008 12:08:06 AM PST
by
river rat
(Semper Fi - You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
To: gandalftb
When the militants took over that Pakistani military base a couple of weeks ago, the US should have told the Pakistanis to pull back their troops and let our Air Force level the base! If they want to bunch-up like that let them!
To: gandalftb
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posted on
01/31/2008 1:49:03 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Does anyone know how to search anymore?)
To: Chgogal
Oh, let the enemies come to attack the base. WE have the airfields and the air power to support them, and THEY’ll be on our side of the border!
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posted on
01/31/2008 4:39:47 AM PST
by
GAB-1955
(Kicking and Screaming into the Kingdom of Heaven!)
To: ASA Vet; gandalftb; Cannoneer No. 4; george76; PGalt; StarCMC; freema; maica
Just in case you missed these posts regarding our “eyes on the Prize” news! This link from ASA Vet’s post is interesting too.
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posted on
01/31/2008 5:26:05 AM PST
by
Chgogal
(When you vote Democrat, you vote Al Qaeda! Ari Emanuel, Rahm's brother was agent to Moore's F9/11.)
To: airborne
You know, if there is a real story this election cycle, it is that Iraq, and mostly Afganistan, has completely, clearly, and totally disappeared off every radar except for Kucinich and that town in Vermont. You can always tell when you have won a battle with a liberal...they change the subject.
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posted on
01/31/2008 5:29:43 AM PST
by
50sDad
(Liberals: Never Happy, Never Grateful, Never Right.)
To: gandalftb
Oh, I thought this was a new angle on the Sub-Prime crisis. ;)
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posted on
01/31/2008 6:11:49 AM PST
by
Sawdring
To: Chgogal; ASA Vet
WOOOOHOOOO! (Hadn’t seen) Thanks for the ping, link. GRRRRREAT News!
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posted on
01/31/2008 6:18:39 AM PST
by
PGalt
To: gandalftb
Just in time for Springtime, go boyz get some with the “new Kunar base, American special forces will carry out extended operations, which means a limited war against Taliban and al-Qaeda assets in the tribal areas... clandestine operations can be done with or WITHOUT Pakistan’s consent.”
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posted on
01/31/2008 6:45:59 AM PST
by
iopscusa
(El Vaquero. (SC Lowcountry Cowboy))
To: 50sDad
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posted on
01/31/2008 9:07:36 AM PST
by
airborne
(It's way past time for a revolution!)
To: voletti; GOPJ; Tigen; AliVeritas; Grimmy; gonzo; DeaconBenjamin; indcons; sukhoi-30mki; ...
Pakistan ۋﮧ۱م
FReepmail if you want on or off
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posted on
01/31/2008 12:28:55 PM PST
by
G8 Diplomat
(Creatures are divided into 6 kingdoms: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Monera, Protista, & Saudi Arabia)
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