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    In early October, he told CNN "I don't foresee the return of the Taliban, And I want to be very clear that Afghanistan is not in danger—imminent danger—of falling." That was in clear contrast of the falling sky picture of Afghanistan that McChrystal and his supporters have been painting. Full Article at at-Largely
    I don't foresee the return of the Taliban, And I want to be very clear that Afghanistan is not in danger—imminent danger—of falling.
    SOURCE: at-Largely 4 weeks ago
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  1. You can keep on putting troops in, and you could have 200,000 troops there and the country will swallow them up as it has done in the past.
    General James L Jones – General James L Jones SOURCE: at-Largely 4 weeks ago
  2. Generals always ask for more troops ... Take it from me.
    SOURCE: at-Largely 4 weeks ago

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