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Old 20th April 2012, 03:36 PM   #1
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Taliban fighter gives himself up to claim the reward.

Religion can damage your brain.

http://www.news.com.au/world/taliban...-1226331731257
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Old 20th April 2012, 03:53 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by dafydd View Post
If you can't beat them, make them laugh themselves to death.

In principle, it wasn't a bad idea. If only the Americans had come across with the hundred bucks, the Taliban would have come out way ahead on the deal. As it stands, he is now getting better food, housing, and entertainment at less risk, and will accomplish as much. The only detail preventing the full realization of the cunning plan is the hundred bucks.
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Old 20th April 2012, 08:16 PM   #3
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Amusing. Almost like an Onion article.
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Old 20th April 2012, 11:35 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Travis View Post
Amusing. Almost like an Onion article.

Hah, now that you say it
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Old 21st April 2012, 03:36 PM   #5
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Just imagine all he needed was one friend. He goes to that friend and says you can have a $100. All you have to do is tell the troops I am here.
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