T H U R S D A Y , J U L Y 2 8 , 2 0 0 5Bush's Pals In Pakistan Training/Arming TheTaliban To Kill Our Troopsby Michael in New York on 7/28/2005 01:00:00 PMBush's idea of a war on terror is to cozy up to the people mostresponsible.</p><p> Bush is chummy with the Saudis (who fund thespread of extreme Islam all over the world) and pals withPakistan (the country that has sold more WMD know-how andequipment to terrorists and rogue states than anyone else inthe world).Now it turns out Pakistan is very likely back to training andarming the Taliban and helping them attack US troops.</p><p> The LATimes details reports of reopened training camps, newsophisticated mines way beyond the capability of the Taliban onits own and jubilant militants thrilled about the new support.Lt.</p><p> Gen.</p><p> Moin Faqir, who oversees the Afghan army'soperations as central corps commander, said his forces firststarted seeing bombs with computer components sixmonths ago in Kunar province."It is not easy to use these mines unless you are welltrained for it," he said....Faqir said he could not say with certainty who wasproviding the equipment and training to build the newbombs."I think we all know where these mines are from," he addedwith a pained smile.The Afghan general chose his words carefully.</p><p> A uniformedU.S. military advisor was sitting on a couch next tohim, taking notes on everything he said.Bush of course says this is nonsense because he ain't reality based.But the troops on the ground know the truth and they are paying theprice.</p><p> AmoLatino.comAds by Google Add New CommentYou are commenting as a Guest.</p><p> You may select one to log into: Logged in as Logout from DISQUSLogged in asusing Facebook Connect (Logout) EschatonPretty Much - I think this encapsulates nicely ourmodern media environment.1 hour ago HuffPost PoliticsHuckabee's Huck Pac In Turmoil With StaffTurnover, Mounting Debts - Former Arkansas Gov.Mike Huckabee's political action committee, HuckPac, is undergoing a "restructuring," ExecutiveDirector Sarah Huckabee said Wednesday....2 hours ago Ben SmithGoing small - My story tonight: President BarackObama came alive about 50 minutes intoWednesday night’s news conference – whensomebo2 hours ago FiredoglakeLate Late Night FDL: What Eclipse? - A new videofrom Fatoumata Diawara, and and oldie from Bob.2 hours ago Daily KosOpen Thread and Diary Rescue - *Today, srkp23(pulling a double shift), ybruti, taylormattd,ItsJessMe and vcmvo2 combed through hundredsof diaries to find this powerful list.</p><p> Today's...3 hours agoJ O H N ' S P H OT O S Show AllA M E R I C A B L O G T V AmoLatino.comFeedback - Ads by Google Next 6AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Bush's...http://www.americablog.com/2005/07/bushs-pals-in-pakistan-tra... 1 of 57/23/09 3:54 AMVisit ourAMERICAblog TV site.see all 322 videos >I collect with vodpod In honor of SenatorDeMint For the GOPers, healthcare is politics.</p><p> They just Traditional media has todebunk the birthers One small step...</p><p> The right-wing media, thevoices of the GOP, inAMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Bush's...http://www.americablog.com/2005/07/bushs-pals-in-pakistan-tra... 2 of 57/23/09 3:54 AMThe TreatmentObama Has a Grown-UpTalk With America(Gulp)3 hours agoEzra KleinTab Dump8 hours agoWonk RoomSen.</p><p> Byron Dorgan:The ‘Trade’ InCap-And-Trade ‘MakesNo Sense To Me’9 hours agoHealth BeatTruth Squad: WallStreet Journal HealthCare Editorial Wrong onthe Facts . . .10 hours agoDaily DoseProviders Endorse 'Payfor Value' Proposals17 hours agoG AY P O L I T I C S Visit our new gay politicssection, AMERICAblog Gay.F E E D S Blog RSS AMERICAblog TV RSS Twitter RSSTwitter Feed Get the blog by email: Subscribe me! 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