Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Taliban Nuclear Ambition

Iran isn't the only one that wants to wield the Hand of God
By Bill Glynn

Pakistan is ground zero. If we think the Taliban is a bunch of rogue fighters throwing rocks at the sun – think again. What's behind the Taliban is a hugely sophisticated agenda and alliance with nations like Iran. Frankly, how are they getting weapons? That's right, Iran. Other rogue nations like North Korea can be supplying them, too, but what ambition lies beneath the Taliban's growth and aggressiveness? Nuclear weapons and a standing army. Pakistan is the ideal place for them to make a stand and if all goes as planned, topple the country and cause a civil war. Pakistan is soft peddling and trying to contain these people who cut off heads, slit throats and forcibly recruit males from all lands they occupy to beef up their forces. Women – forget about them – they are drawn back into the Middle Ages. Remember these words: "The Most Committed in War will Always Win." And the Taliban is committed, for certain. But here at home we sit in front of the TV and tune in to our wartime entertainment. Once we have had our fill of it, we lose heart and stomach to persevere. Worse, liberals fight to give these people rights like at Guantanamo Bay. What rights do you think we would get if the shoe were on the other foot? [more...]

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