Was He or Not

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Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Do you not see the contradiction in that statement? Afghan Taliban are necessarily tied to Al Queda. Afghan Taliban have been in bed with Al Queda, giving them a safe haven, for years and years.

It's not contradictory, I just don't think the word "terrorist" is tossed around without consideration. Because you're Taliban doesn't automatically make you a terrorist. Even if Afghanistan did manage to stabilize the Taliban will most likely continue to be a political component of it's government.

True on its face, but the organization they belong to is closely affiloiated with Al Queda.

I don't believe that's necessarily the case in 2002 when the 5 were captured.

Read this it's really interesting.

http://reason.com/archives/2012/09/0...ladens-revenge

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