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American Caitlin Coleman, family freed from Afghanistan captors
http://www.foxnews.com/ ^ | 10/12/2017 | Lucas Tomlinson

Posted on 10/12/2017 5:11:08 AM PDT by CaptainK

An American woman and her family, who had been held captive since 2012 by the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network after being kidnapped while hiking in Afghanistan, were freed, the White House announced Thursday.

Caitlin Coleman, 32, was seven months pregnant when she and her Canadian husband Josh Boyle were abducted.

President Trump appeared to hint at the news of Coleman's release during a speech in Coleman's home state of Pennsylvania.

"Something happened today, where a country that totally disrespected us called with some very, very important news," Trump said. "And one of my generals came in. They said, 'You know, I have to tell you, a year ago they would've never done that.' It was a great sign of respect. You'll probably be hearing about it over the next few days. But this is a country that did not respect us. This is a country that respects us now. The world is starting to respect us again, believe me.

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To: JennysCool
Next vacation, they plan on stealing posters in North Korea. It’s trendy.

Ah, nope. Another place to avoid. 😀😆😄

21 posted on 10/12/2017 6:20:51 AM PDT by Mark17 (Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
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To: CaptainK
I can't even grasp the level of stupidity and insanity of this couple, hiking (and pregnant) in one of the most dangerous places in the world. Perhaps they expected a short stay and were hoping for a chance to be youtube stars.

Hopefully they get NOTHING, but I bet they get a book and movie deal out of it. Instead, they should have their earnings garnished for any expenses the USA had due to their narcissistic attention seeking.
22 posted on 10/12/2017 6:27:58 AM PDT by StolarStorm
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To: JennysCool

Maybe there’s a special travel agency that these people call for these trips.


23 posted on 10/12/2017 6:39:14 AM PDT by lacrew
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To: lacrew
"Maybe there’s a special travel agency that these people call for these trips."

That's another question I have. How in the world were they allowed to even travel to Afghanistan in the first place? I would think the only way you even get there is if you are an Afghani expat and by their names its pretty obvious they are not.

The last time I was in AAA I saw the posters for Disney World and trips down the Rhein in Germany. I never saw the poster for hiking in the Hindu Kush. I think that poster was at the Marine Corps recruiting office...
24 posted on 10/12/2017 6:52:01 AM PDT by Old Teufel Hunden
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To: lacrew

Maybe there’s a special travel agency that these people call for these trips.

There is. Hellen (sometimes) Back exotic tours.


25 posted on 10/12/2017 6:55:03 AM PDT by Autonomous User (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: CaptainK

US Intel tracked the couple while they were being moved and Pakistan picked them up when they enter the country


26 posted on 10/12/2017 7:15:10 AM PDT by butlerweave (it's the children are)
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To: Old Teufel Hunden
we have a lot of great national parks in America....

And Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, India ... Peru, Argentina, Chile ... China, even ...

But AFGHANISTAN????

27 posted on 10/12/2017 7:19:28 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Old Teufel Hunden

“”we have a lot of great national parks in America....””

Michelle obozo would take you up on that offer. Before the 2012 election she said if they were returned to the WH - don’t you love the THEY - she wanted to visit every single one of the national parks. HA! Don’t think she made it to any. They went to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone, I believe in the first term and that was their sole interest in our NATIONAL PARKS.


28 posted on 10/12/2017 7:21:37 AM PDT by Thank You Rush
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To: Old Teufel Hunden

It will be interesting to see how much “brainwashing” occurred during their time in captivity.


29 posted on 10/12/2017 7:48:40 AM PDT by ExNewsExSpook
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To: DesertRhino
She come home with a 5 year old?

She came home with more than that. 3 children, all born in captivity over the last 5 years.

30 posted on 10/12/2017 9:20:27 AM PDT by dware (If you think voting still works, you're part of the problem. The ballot box is broken.)
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To: TallahasseeConservative
It’ll come out. “Freed” is different than “released”

From the article:

The operation that set Coleman, Boyle and their children free remains somewhat mysterious. Pakistan's armed forces said in a statement an operation was undertaken by Pakistani forces based on actionable intelligence provided by U.S. authorities. U.S. intelligence agencies had reportedly been tracking the hostages and shared the location with Pakistani counterparts when the hostages shifted into Pakistani territory Wednesday.

31 posted on 10/12/2017 9:23:53 AM PDT by dware (If you think voting still works, you're part of the problem. The ballot box is broken.)
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To: originalbuckeye

This whole story is unbelievable. I sure don’t believe it.


32 posted on 10/12/2017 10:07:20 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: CaptainK

The article says the husband refused to get on a U.S. military jet because he feared he would end up in Guantanamo because he had been married to the sister of someone who was there.


33 posted on 10/13/2017 7:07:38 AM PDT by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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To: KittyKares
The person who was there is now in Canada with a $10 million settlement from PM Trudeau
34 posted on 10/13/2017 10:51:30 AM PDT by CaptainK (No collusion.No obstruction.He's a leaker.)
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