Now may very well be the time

Lobo0311 · 10-29-2009, 02:37 AM

To start ensuring that you have plenty of ammo and other provisions

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The defense bill President Barack Obama will sign into law on Wednesday contains a new provision that would pay Taliban fighters who renounce the insurgency, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin said on Tuesday.

The provision establishes a program in Afghanistan similar to one used in Iraq where former fighters were re-integrated into Iraqi society, Levin told Reuters.

Obama plans to sign the bill authorizing Pentagon operations for fiscal 2010 on Wednesday, the White House said.

Reaching out to moderate Taliban members is part of the Obama administration's plan to turn around the eight-year war in Afghanistan. Levin also has advocated trying to convince Taliban fighters to change sides by luring them with jobs and amnesty for past attacks.

Under the legislation, Afghan fighters who renounce the insurgency would be paid for "mainly protection of their towns and villages," Levin said.

It would be "just like the sons of Iraq," he said, referring to the program used in Iraq which military commanders say helped turn around a failing war.

"You got 90,000 Iraqis who switched sides, and are involved in protecting their hometowns against attack and violence."

If we start funding them who's to say they won't come back and bite us in the ass? I think the only reason it didnt happen when President Bush was in office is the sole fact that he showed from the get go that he would'nt stand idly by and let them (the terrorists) have their way over the Amreican people. If we start giving them money do you really think they'll leave us alone? We helped them in the '80's against the Soviets and now we're having our own munitions used against us. what's to keep them from using current ordinance in the exact same way?
I think I'll err on the side of caution (paranoia if you rather) and keep my pantries full and my caches well stocked also, just something for us to think about. Maybe the idea behind "Red Dawn" wasn't so far off after all.

ALquadahunter · 10-29-2009, 07:05 PM

I wonder if I could get payed for something? I wonder if he has any idea of the real threat Islam is to this country?And no, I am not talking about all, just in general.

Ten Man · 10-29-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobo0311

Under the legislation, Afghan fighters who renounce the insurgency would be paid for "mainly protection of their towns and villages," Levin said.

Among all the other bone-headed programs he has instituted in the last 7 months, he now wants to PAY the "foxes to guard the hen house," and expects us to believe this is a good thing.

blaster · 10-29-2009, 07:47 PM

I have always said that if Al Gore were president in 9-11-01 we would be paying tribute to the Islamofacists. this isn't too far from that. the only good thing would to arrange to pay them all at the same time and when they show up for the money, mow them down with a vulcan and send them to paridise. the only trust worthy terroist is a dead terroist.

Deersniper · 11-03-2009, 09:53 PM

There are reports that the Forces are shuttling them around in helicopters. Who's side is the administration on? This is a move out of desperation, to win, which they won't, and it will come back on us. All our troops are doing is guarding poppy fields so the leaders can cash in on it. It was always about the drugs and oil..

10-29-2009, 02:37 AM	#1
Lobo0311 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northeast Kansas Posts: 633	Now may very well be the time To start ensuring that you have plenty of ammo and other provisions WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The defense bill President Barack Obama will sign into law on Wednesday contains a new provision that would pay Taliban fighters who renounce the insurgency, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin said on Tuesday. The provision establishes a program in Afghanistan similar to one used in Iraq where former fighters were re-integrated into Iraqi society, Levin told Reuters. Obama plans to sign the bill authorizing Pentagon operations for fiscal 2010 on Wednesday, the White House said. Reaching out to moderate Taliban members is part of the Obama administration's plan to turn around the eight-year war in Afghanistan. Levin also has advocated trying to convince Taliban fighters to change sides by luring them with jobs and amnesty for past attacks. Under the legislation, Afghan fighters who renounce the insurgency would be paid for "mainly protection of their towns and villages," Levin said. It would be "just like the sons of Iraq," he said, referring to the program used in Iraq which military commanders say helped turn around a failing war. "You got 90,000 Iraqis who switched sides, and are involved in protecting their hometowns against attack and violence." If we start funding them who's to say they won't come back and bite us in the ass? I think the only reason it didnt happen when President Bush was in office is the sole fact that he showed from the get go that he would'nt stand idly by and let them (the terrorists) have their way over the Amreican people. If we start giving them money do you really think they'll leave us alone? We helped them in the '80's against the Soviets and now we're having our own munitions used against us. what's to keep them from using current ordinance in the exact same way? I think I'll err on the side of caution (paranoia if you rather) and keep my pantries full and my caches well stocked also, just something for us to think about. Maybe the idea behind "Red Dawn" wasn't so far off after all. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?

10-29-2009, 07:47 PM	#4
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,294	I have always said that if Al Gore were president in 9-11-01 we would be paying tribute to the Islamofacists. this isn't too far from that. the only good thing would to arrange to pay them all at the same time and when they show up for the money, mow them down with a vulcan and send them to paridise. the only trust worthy terroist is a dead terroist. __________________ peace through superior firepower

10-29-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
ALquadahunter Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25	I wonder if I could get payed for something? I wonder if he has any idea of the real threat Islam is to this country?And no, I am not talking about all, just in general.

11-03-2009, 09:53 PM	#5
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,611	There are reports that the Forces are shuttling them around in helicopters. Who's side is the administration on? This is a move out of desperation, to win, which they won't, and it will come back on us. All our troops are doing is guarding poppy fields so the leaders can cash in on it. It was always about the drugs and oil..