Frist calls for Taliban to join Afghan government

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Let me remind you just who the Taliban are... (which is part of the reason we invaded Afghanistan - to liberate the people from these tyrants).

The Taliban ("Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement") ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. They came to power during Afghanistan's long civil war. Although they managed to hold 90% of the country's territory, their policies—including their treatment of women and support of terrorists—ostracized them from the world community. The Taliban was ousted from power in December 2001 by the U.S. military and Afghani opposition forces in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the U.S.

It seems a bit odd to be now inviting them to be part of the political process.

WE are not inviting them to anything. It's up to the Afgan people who they want to elect.

And you would support recognizing them as legitimate political force in Afghanistan?

[Carol&Marc 0]

Let me remind you just who the Taliban are... (which is part of the reason we invaded Afghanistan - to liberate the people from these tyrants).

The Taliban ("Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement") ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. They came to power during Afghanistan's long civil war. Although they managed to hold 90% of the country's territory, their policies—including their treatment of women and support of terrorists—ostracized them from the world community. The Taliban was ousted from power in December 2001 by the U.S. military and Afghani opposition forces in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the U.S.

It seems a bit odd to be now inviting them to be part of the political process.

WE are not inviting them to anything. It's up to the Afgan people who they want to elect.

If steve and jinky does'nt get it by now,their never gonna!

And you would support recognizing them as legitimate political force in Afghanistan?

[GaryC 7]

Let me remind you just who the Taliban are... (which is part of the reason we invaded Afghanistan - to liberate the people from these tyrants).

The Taliban ("Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement") ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. They came to power during Afghanistan's long civil war. Although they managed to hold 90% of the country's territory, their policies—including their treatment of women and support of terrorists—ostracized them from the world community. The Taliban was ousted from power in December 2001 by the U.S. military and Afghani opposition forces in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the U.S.

It seems a bit odd to be now inviting them to be part of the political process.

WE are not inviting them to anything. It's up to the Afgan people who they want to elect.

And you would support recognizing them as legitimate political force in Afghanistan?

If steve and jinky does'nt get it by now,their never gonna!

Steve, I think you should have paid more attention in school. In a democacy the people decide who runs the country. It the people of Afghanistan want the Talaban in the government that's their business. If we don't like it then we don't have to support them. If they go back to terrorism then we will have to deal with that also. They will have to live with the consequences of their choices. But unless your suggesting that we dictate who can run for office and who can't there isn't much we can do about it. So I ask you, Do you think we should decide who runs in the Afgan elections?

[almaty 19]

i can see it now...Omar: putting women back in their place..for premier

[Carol&Marc 0]

i can see it now...Omar: putting women back in their place..for premier

Yawns

[almaty 19]

i can see it now...Omar: putting women back in their place..for premier

Yawns