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Friday, November 12, 2004
You want to do what?
Mullah Mohammad Omar. Anyone remember that name? Anyone? Yes, you in the back... You're right- Mullah Omar is the freaky little man who gave OBL sanctuary in Taliban controlled Afghanistan. And, yes, he ran away and hid, just like OBL. Very good.
Why do I bring him up? Well... he sent a message to a Pakistani-based Afghan news agency (the Afghan Islamic Press). And what did the Mad Mullah have to say? You'd better be sitting down for this. And put down the drink- it's for the best.
While I would never attempt to put words into anyone's mouth, I'd like to think that there are a WHOLE bunch of people (you know who I mean- the Coallition soldiers on the ground and in the air in Afghanistan, the tribal leaders who fought along side our special forces, and every Afghani who has been freed from the Taliban's cruel reign) who have just one thing to say to the Mad Mullah- "Bring it on, Fat Boy!"
Why do I bring him up? Well... he sent a message to a Pakistani-based Afghan news agency (the Afghan Islamic Press). And what did the Mad Mullah have to say? You'd better be sitting down for this. And put down the drink- it's for the best.
"There is much more brotherhood, obedience and steadfastness in the Taliban's Islamic movement than before," he said. "America and its puppets should know that we are determined to free and regain the sovereignty of our country."Yup. You read correctly. He thinks they're going to regain control of Afghanistan. But, wait! There's more!
"America...is trying to impose its puppet administration," the message said. "Moral decadence, desecration of Islamic values and crime are increasing in Afghanistan. Every ploy is being used to mislead women."Misleading women? Was that when we allowed the little girls to go to school? Or was that when women received the right to vote (and run for office?) And that moral Decadence? Oh... I know... he must be talking about that soccer stadium that is now used for (gasp!) soccer, and not for executions. Or maybe all that music that can now be played without fear. Desecration of Islamic values? He's right- no more historically significant "idols" are being destroyed.
While I would never attempt to put words into anyone's mouth, I'd like to think that there are a WHOLE bunch of people (you know who I mean- the Coallition soldiers on the ground and in the air in Afghanistan, the tribal leaders who fought along side our special forces, and every Afghani who has been freed from the Taliban's cruel reign) who have just one thing to say to the Mad Mullah- "Bring it on, Fat Boy!"
