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International, U.S.

Political Incompetence: Obama says his Apoplogy to Afghans have improved relations with Afghanistan!

In a clear case of being out of touch, U.S. President Barack Obama said, in an interview with ABC News: “We’ve been there over a decade now, and that creates strains…”

No shit sherlock, can you say we invaded and that alone creates “strains”?  How would you like it if your country was invaded?

Obama said the reason for his, and USMC General John Allen’s apology, was to “…save lives…” of U.S. troops.  He was then questioned whether it has improved the situation in Afghanistan and he responded: “It calmed things down…”

Where does Obama keep his head?

 

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: Afghan Bank blown up, Karzai frees dozens of prisoners in Kandahar

On February 29, 2012, in Takhar Province, a vehicle belonging to a bank in the city of Taloqan exploded.  At least 13 civilians were wounded.

The “Taliban” have not claimed responsibility, which is not normal as they usually claim responsibility right away, if they did it.  Officials with the city of Taloqan said a bomb was attached to the bank vehicle.

On February 28, Afghan President Hamid Karzai ordered the release of 27 prisoners in Kandahar Province.  Those released include teenagers and women.  Karzai also shortened the sentences for 143 other prisoners in Kandahar.

One reporter said Afghans are being arbitrarily arrested, in U.S. NDAA 2012 style: “Hundreds of Afghans are serving in the central jail ….without having a specific charge against them and their cases are not properly followed.”-Javid Ahmad Tanveer

The climate is so bad in Kandahar’s prisons that several prisoners escaped by digging their way out, last year.

International, U.S.

U.S. supported corruption in Afghanistan, Courts convict 60 Afghan judges, another 1,000 suspects

March 1, 2012, the Supreme Court of Afghanistan announced that 60 former judges were convicted on corruption charges.  The majority worked in Kabul, and took bribes.

Another 1,000 people are under investigation for corruption! Those people do not work for the Afghan court system, but they acted as go betweens for the bribing of judges.

In 2011, several U.S. court cases showed that most of the corruption in Afghanistan, involving contractors, was instigated by U.S. forces who oversaw the funding of those contractors.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: Firefight between Afghan & U.S. forces in Kandahar!

March 1, 2012, Afghan media reports say the attack on a U.S./NATO/ISAF base in Kandahar was a full blown firefight!

Quoting local officials, Afghan media says the battle started at 03:00 (that’s 3am for those who don’t understand 24 hour time clocks), in Zherai district.

According to Zherai district official, Niyaz Mohammad Sarhadi, not only were two U.S. troops killed, but two Afghan soldiers were killed, and another wounded.

The attack seemed to be spontaneously started when one Afghan soldier started shooting at U.S. troops.  Other Afghans joined in.  U.S./NATO/ISAF forces fired back.

International, U.S.

World War 3: Afghan police and civilians killed in bombing, new “Taliban” actually from Central Asia

February 29, 2012, in northern Faryab Province, at least two Afghan police and three civilians were killed in an explosion.

Local officials blame “Taliban”, but so far no comment from Taliban sources (which is not normal, they usually claim responsibility right away, if they did it).

In January 2011, Afghan government forces claimed they gained control of Faryab Province.  Recently a report said that many of the insurgent “Taliban”, in northern Afghanistan, were actually people from Central Asian countries!

In Takhar Province, U.S./NATO/ISAF officials said the insurgent “Taliban” there were actually part of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan group.

On March 1, 2012, in Panjshir Province 13 Afghan police were wounded when a gas cylinder exploded.

International, U.S.

World War 3: An Afghan soldier, and an Afghan teacher kill 2 more U.S. troops

March 1, 2012, yet another Afghan government soldier took part in attacking U.S./NATO/ISAF forces.  An Afghan in civilians clothes also took part in the attack.  The attack took place inside a U.S./NATO/ISAF base in Kandahar Province.

Two NATO troops are confirmed dead.  British media say the two who were killed are U.S. soldiers.  Afghan’s said the attack was vengeance for the U.S. burning of dozens of Qur’ans!

Just hours before the NATO troops were attacked, a NATO official said the Afghan uprising was a temporary setback, that would be overcome.

As usual there is conflicting reports about this attack:  British media say it was an Afghan soldier and a civilian who attacked the NATO forces.  Locals say it was a lone gunman, who was also a teacher at a school inside the base.  The Afghan Army says two people attacked one of the guard towers, took the tower over, then used it to attack the NATO troops.  Afghan Army officials say they killed the attackers.

According to officials at the U.S. Pentagon, there have been 42 “insider” attacks on U.S./NATO/ISAF forces since 2007.

International, U.S.

World War 3: Day 9 Afghan riots, Taliban killed attacking U.S. base, U.S. forces hit by car bomb, confusing reports

In eastern Nangarhar Province, at least six people, described as “Taliban” were killed when a U.S./NATO/ISAF base was attacked.

The governor of the province said the base was attacked by armed militants.  Taliban sources say ten troops of the U.S. led forces were killed.

In the southern province of Helmand, reports of a suicide car bomb ripping through a U.S./NATO/ISAF convoy.   However, other reports say the car bomb hit civilians only.  The Voice of America says local police officials said the bomber was attacking U.S. troops, but Chinese media said the same police official said only civilians were targeted.

So far, no “Taliban” source has commented on the suicide car bombing. Usually the Taliban are quick to claim responsibility for attacks they undertake, which indicates the suicide car bomb was not a “Taliban” attack.

 

Business/Economics, International, U.S.

World War 3: Argentina sanctions Britain, U.K. demands explanation, Pink Floyd says give Falklands back to Argentina

“Falklands should be Argentinian.”-Roger Waters, Pink Floyd alumni

Argentina’s Industry Minister, Debora Giorgi, has asked Argentine businesses to voluntarily sanction U.K. businesses. At least 20 major companies in Argentina, have been asked to stop buying products from the United Kingdom.

Giorgi reportedly said Argentina no longer wants to do business with “colonial” powers.

The move is significant, because Argentina now accounts for U.S. $642 million worth of exports from Britain. The U.K. is also the sixth largest investor in Argentina. In other words, Argentina is hitting the British in their money belt.

Of course, the U.K.’s Foreign Office summoned Argentina’s charge d’affaires for “an explanation”.   And yes, this has everything to do with the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, where a potentially huge oil deposit was discovered (and U.S. oil companies want a piece of the action).

International, U.S.

World War 3: People of Yemen demand the U.S. get out! Proof of U.S. hypocrisy!

February 29, 2012, several thousand Yemenis have taken to the streets in the southern city of Taizz, demanding the U.S. ambassador leave.

Since 2011 Yemenis have been protesting against their authoritarian government.  Have you heard anything from the U.S. government about forcing regime change, as they did in Libya, and as they are in Syria?  Of course not, that’s because the criminal Yemen government is pro-U.S.

Recently the president of 20 years stepped down, to be replaced by the only candidate in an almost instantly held election!  The people of Yemen say the United States and Saudi Arabia were behind the farce of an election.

However, the former president, and his sons, still hold onto key government positions.