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Originally posted by andrew15
Yeah - I guess enemies always change, but come on guys - Training and supporting Osama to fight the Russians in Afganistan back in the 80's MUST have seemed like a bad idea to someone!
Future presidential inaugurations should include the phrase 'The enemy of my enemy is NOT always my friend'
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Actually, I have to admit, I was all for supporting the mujahadeen back then. I was unaware (as most Americans) of how much help we were sending (we disguised it by giving them Kalashnikovs not Colt ARs). It's the Stingers we gave them that are most regrettable today.
Talk about unforeseen results. Who would have thought the head mujahadeen would become a bitter enemy. But was that mainly due to how we treated them after the Soviets finally left? That's something I'd really like to read up on...