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WATCH LIVE: Pres. Obama’s Speech on Afghanistan

I think, given a chance of leaving the country, would be a yes. I just want to point one reason why, just imagine, if your life is in danegr, you don’t want to jeopardize it. However, I can also say that there are few people who might consider staying in the country and try to do something. It all depends on security, I bet there are young students here in the U.S. who are just eager to go to their country, Afghanistan, and help it rebuild. But, safety is a huge concern.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 6:34 pm

Khirad,

It really is, we need to accept each other, and ignore all these ethnic issues. Have to see ourselves as Afghans, not Pashtoon, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, or Noristani. Our neighbors, Iarn and Pakistan, supported different tribes against each other. And we were crazy, not smart enough to distinguish who are we fihgting. They gave the necessary war tools, guns, and ammo, then watched us fight each other. I just pray that before too long, Taliban realizes that who they are fighting, and what they are doing. Killing people, innocents, kids, women, and destroying their own country. They have no idea of Islam, if their aim is to protect Islam as they always say. They blow up, torture, grow opuim, and much more… where these are all prohibited.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 6:08 pm

Thank you Kesmarn,

Yeah, my biggest dream is that one day all Afghans could live in peace, and prosperity. We have suffered more than enough. People of Afghanistan have been affected both mentally, and phisically as the result of wars.

I just hope that Afghanistan soon becomes safe, I wish there is no more fighting, no more destruction, and above all no more human loss. My desire is to see all Afghan kids go to school, learn and teach others. There are more nice things to do in this world other than war.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 5:41 pm

Pakistan is the key player, without the support from the Pakistanis, Afghanistan will not be peaceful. Pakistan has helped Taliban in the past, and is doing so even today. And, the death of Bin Laden in Pakistan has proved it. The major root to the problems in Afghanistan is Pakistan, they want the Pashtoons to be in control, so that they could follow their own goals, which is to never let the country grow up its economy, have a weaker army, and much more.

But let’s not forget that Pakistan itself is also in big risk of Al- Qaeda, Taliban, and other radical groups. The very group of people, Taliban, who have been recognized by Islamabad, is now a threat to the Pakistan government.

I think the U.S. should put more pressure on Islamabad, make sure they co-operate fully, in return to billions of dollors they receive. ISI, has to cut their relations with the militants, as well as Madrasas where thousands of these suicide killers are trained. In the meantime, the peace talk between the Afghan Taliban and the government of Afghanistan has to be accelerated. History has proven that military is not the solution, combat and battle did not work. Time to use some diplomacy.

The formation and structure of different tribes in Afghanistan is making things complicated. In most minds of the fundamentalist pashtoons, west, and espicially, America is considered Kafir, infidels. This ideology, has been injected in their crazy brains.

So, I think, it takes time to educate people, be smart to be able to see what is wrong and waht is right.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 5:23 pm

The problem in Afghanistan is way deeper than what we are talking about here on this planet. Afghanistan country that has only known war, not only the Former Soviet union, but the civil war and the Taliban. Afghanistan is messed up, messed up badly, to know and seek solution for the many problems faced in Afghanistan,it would be better to know all the ethnic tribes well. I’m aware of the debt ceiling, unemployment, and the budget deficit here in the states, but in my opinion as an Afghan, the complete withdrawal will lead to a political crisis. As soon as the international community leaves Afghanistan, there will be a huge gap, and the country will go to what it was in the 80s, maybe worse. All the schools, hospitals, roads, and other infrastructures built during this past ten years will be destroyed. There will be huge loses again. And imagine what is going to happen to the kids and women of Afghanistan, who have just after 3 decades of war hoped for a better life.

I know, Karzai and his whole government is corrupt, and that is not acceptable neihter for the international cummunity, nor for the Afghan people. But, we can work together to fix that problem. Hopefully, the young citizens of new generation, the educated and passionate Afghans will be the change makers. I have always believed that we, Afghans should be the ones who have to fix the problems faced in our country, but we need help. I know, and am deeply sad for those men and women in uniform who lost their lives, but I’m truly grateful for the freedom and opportunites they have provided. Many thanks to those who serve in Afghanistan and sacrifice, it was an honor for me to work along side, and experience the military life. Been a dangerious job as an interpreter, but I have enjoyed every moment of those times.

Since the beginning of the second term of Afghan Parliament, about 6 months ago, there has always been argues about the results of the election. Karzai was not happy, because his Pashtoon brothers did not win most of the Parliament, therefor, he ordered an investigation committee. After 5 months, this committee yesterday announced that about 61 current members should be romoved and new people replace them. There will be another political dispute between Karzai and the Parliament members.

I listened President Obama’s speech, I think, it is a good plan, though- Afghan army is not ready yet to take over. Might be possible in the secure provinces, South and East will still need ISAF’s presence.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 12:35 pm

Arab Uprisings: Still Writing History

Thanks Kesmarn, I will put more comments on Afghnaistan as I finish my finals.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 9, 2011 @ 8:56 am

Thanks Kesmarn,

Yes, true- it is very complex, very complicated. Hopefully, this new green movement will do great things for the betterment of Afghanistan.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 4:24 pm

Thanks Adlib, it feels good to be here, finals on the way-will be done shortly.

Yes, I agree, we can’t make things better by war, or even win the war. Local people are worried about the kind of political power given to the Taliban. I can imagine, no one would be happy to see the Taliban coming back armed. We have to make sure they stay disarmed, and respect the rules and regulations passed by the justice department and the parliament. People would not accept another dark time, as the past one. The Afghan government, a legitimate government that will represent people’s view, concern, and above all their rights has to ensure all aspects of the negotiation. One of the main condition that the Taliban has is that NATO, and ISAF forces leave the country. However, from my point of view, they will not get along with the ex Mujahedins/warlords who are holding key positions in the government now.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 4:20 pm

Thanks my sweet mom (AB),

First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to say Happy Mothers Day to my sweet mom AB, and to all mothers around the world. A couple weeks ago, a group of young students from Kabul University did a peaceful protest, they asked the government to do their best to provide security, stop corruption, and prevent the opium cultivation. They also asked the Taliban to drop their guns, and join the Afghan government. Come and help fix the problems.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 4:01 pm

No problem FL, Karzai is not doing so well. He is not supported from the majority of the people, because there is not a clear message of what and how he is going to talk with the Taliban. There seems to be some sort of negotiation secretly between the Afghan government and the Taliban, but no final words yet about the results.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 3:47 pm

It is a good chance for the Taliban to start separate from Al-qaeda. I wish they realize that all they are doing is destroying their own land, killing their own people, stopping their own kids from education. The man is gone (Bin Laden), so hopefully, they come to the negotiation desk with a true goal for the future of Afghanistan.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 3:38 pm

Here is what I think; I feel reconciliation might be the best way to end the war in Afghanistan, but only if the Taliban accepts to obey the constitution of Afghanistan. My concern is that Abdollah Abdollah, a former presidential candidate who is very pro Tajik ethnic, will not be a good idea to support, by contrast, Amrullah Saleh, former intelligence director, young, and talented man who alwyas blamed Pakistanis for their intervene in the internal Afghan affairs. Abdullah Abdullah, who once served as the Foreign minister in the Karzai adminstration, now is one of his rival, and critisizes his policies, the interesting thing is that when Abdullah was the minister of Foreign affairs, there was no other employees, and ambassadors from other ethnic groups, but all Tajiks. The problem is that there is no a united voice in Afghanistan, Karzai calls Taliban his brothers, and the Northern Alliences, including Abdullah and Saleh disagree with this concept. They oppose this kind of idea, they reason that we should not talk with our enemies who killed thousands of innocents, blew up historical monuments, and stopped women from education.

» Posted By alpha pup On May 7, 2011 @ 9:05 am

Morning Blog

Thank you Kalima,

I will definitely keep you posted!

» Posted By alpha pup On June 24, 2011 @ 8:46 am

Dear Kalima,

I have a good news to share it with you, yesterday Japanese ambassador in Kabul, paid a visit to my town, had a very productive meeting with the young students from my village. Remember,earlier during the Tsunami in Japan, my villagers held the sign saying; we are ready to come help the people of Japan. They have also asked our government to send them to Japan to stand with them, assist them. In addition, these young people from my village sent painting, showing their willingness to offer any type of help. The willingness, and paintings touched the people of Japan and their government. In return, the ambassador decided to build a road for us, he announced in his meeting with the young students, that he will be in touch with them. He indicated that he will try to take some of these young students to Japan to see how badly the Tsunami destroyed the city.

My village is astonishing, green, and very beautiful. But the road is in a pretty bad shape. It is bumpy, and dusty, and not big/ wide enough. Now, if the road gets paved with asphlat, it will be a great project. It will difinitely ease our problem, mostly, poor donkeys. They will no longer have to carry weights from downtown to the village. It will help our economy too. Transportation is going to change, Tata bus, donations of India, will be running on the road. People happily go to town, shop and return home comfortably. In the past, if someone was sick, especially, pregnant women, had to ride on the back of the donkey very unconfortable to go to the hospital, and many died on the way, before reaching the hospital. Now, we hope that the new asphalt road will help us save lives too.

» Posted By alpha pup On June 23, 2011 @ 7:31 pm

Time Out For O/T – Vol 13

There is no doubt that I truly love her, she is been extremely kind to me. Yes, I have noticed.

» Posted By alpha pup On December 26, 2010 @ 10:13 am

You got it totally right, and here is my respond “Walaikom-o Salam”.

We had a very good Christmas supper, thanks to my sweet mom”AB”, it was indeed a good turkey!

» Posted By alpha pup On December 26, 2010 @ 9:52 am

Thanks, I got a lot of Christmas presents, and that’s what I like about this day.

Peace!

» Posted By alpha pup On December 26, 2010 @ 9:45 am

Merry Christmas to all, hope it is not too late.

» Posted By alpha pup On December 25, 2010 @ 11:04 am

This is Alpha pup, AB’s son, So, I’m here. Looking forward to hear and talk to you all

» Posted By alpha pup On December 22, 2010 @ 3:46 pm

Morning Blog 01-27-11

Khirad, this is such a terrible action of Iran to stop the oil tankers at its border. Mostly winters are very cold in Afghanistan, and this one is one of the very cold one this year-so what happens when our neighbor Iran stops oil, the price goes up, and Afghanistan with so many poor people can not afford to buy it to heat and operate machinaries. Our Vice president Fahim went to Iran to talk with Iranian officials to resolve this issue, but they only let a few tankers to cross the border. Now, people are very upset and they protest. Our neighbors hurted us and they will always do at any chance they get.

» Posted By alpha pup On January 9, 2011 @ 1:06 pm

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