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**NickFitz** · 3 December 2009, 14:05

I like the "ndash" in the url

**DaveB** · 3 December 2009, 14:14

Originally posted by zeitghost

One of the first things that struck me when they invaded...

One survivor.

Reading Afgansitans history it seems to have been one of pretty much continual conflict of one sort or another since at least 300BC. From what I can see no-one has held onto the place in any meaning ful way for more than about 50 years at a time.

Why on earth anyone thinks they can control the place now, given all the evidence of history, is beyond me.

**singhr** · 3 December 2009, 14:17

Robert Fisk is the man for Afghanstan and Middle East in general for sure.

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