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LA Times reporter goes behind enemy lines to take dictation from Taliban
Some Taliban commanders considered The Times’ request for safe passage into their territory, only to reject a visit as too risky. But the Ghazni Talibs, eager to show the extent of their control, finally agreed…
The Talibs admitted burning government schools, but argued that doesn’t mean they are against education, as long as it conforms to their idea of proper Islamic schooling.
“Now the government is doing voter registration in schools, and we are against elections as long as foreigners are in the country,” said the second Talib. “They are using schools as trenches against us. So when schools get burned, it is their fault.”
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Had to beat the NYT to the “scoop,” I guess….
I don’t remember any reporters in WWII hanging out with the German or Japanese armies. How times have changed!
MrScribbler on January 11, 2009 at 2:28 PM
They sound like macho little boys whose aim in life is to convince each other who has the bigger “equipment”.
jeanie on January 11, 2009 at 2:33 PM
The LAT is not giving aid and comfort to the enemy. They are just continuing to spread the enemies’ lies and distortion. They are just what Da Techguy calls reality challenged.
snaggletoothie on January 11, 2009 at 2:34 PM
How did they know how to get in touch with “Taliban commanders” in the first place?
cs89 on January 11, 2009 at 2:38 PM
“behind enemy lines” huh. Way way over there?
Marcus on January 11, 2009 at 2:39 PM
So when does this tool get hung for treason?
jimmy the notable on January 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
If Bush hadn’t taught us all to love and respect Islam, I bet some Americans would be mad about this.
BL@KBIRD on January 11, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Marcus
Our soldiers are there. Near them are the enemy soldiers(the ones trying to kill our guys). Anyone with the enemy commander is behind enemy lines. I don’t mind dense. But traitorous dense is going too far.
snaggletoothie on January 11, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Where was the attack drones when we needed them? Two turds with one stone…
saltydogg14 on January 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Can you imagine?
A Times writer joins Nazi fighters in an especially dangerous part of Poland.
CookeyD on January 11, 2009 at 3:10 PM
QFT
If this isn’t probable cause to take their phones then I don’t know what is.
- The Cat
MirCat on January 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM
take = tap
MirCat on January 11, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Hey Times writer, why don’t you announce to these folks that you’re a homosexual. Then see how gracious they are.
rbj on January 11, 2009 at 3:53 PM
As if we needed further proof, we find out yet again that “journalists” as we know them today are the dregs of humanity.
OneGyT on January 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM
Heheh. They feel so safe and secure in their territory, where complacent NATO troops fear to tread.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, General Conway and his devil dogs are chomping at the bit to be released from Anbar into Afghanistan to wreak havoc.
Marines don’t sit in firm bases much. They prefer to be out and about, putting holes in terrorists.
joewm315 on January 11, 2009 at 4:23 PM
I do not believe one word of that article.
fiction not even good fiction
lexa on January 11, 2009 at 4:59 PM
I can’t wait till this F***ing paper goes out of business. Ask the Taliban for a job, buddy.
PattyJ on January 11, 2009 at 6:55 PM
I guess we should take “joins Taliban” literally. I wonder if the ceremony is similar to the old mafia. “Gracious hosts”, really? I wonder if they have ever described our troops as gracious? Even when protecting and feeding their asses in the Green Zone.
Rocks on January 11, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Does this guy actually think the Taliban will be honest with him?
KillerKane on January 11, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Traitor.
Little Boomer on January 11, 2009 at 8:25 PM