The race from Uncle Sam

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 12:41 PM Share

Here's a new sweepstakes: Who do you think is running away from the United States government faster, Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki or Afghan President Karzai? Right now, Karzai is four lengths in front. But I think Maliki might catch up later this year or early next. He runs well on a muddy track. 

(HT to Mr. S. Attackerman)

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EXPLORE:MIDDLE EAST, SOUTH ASIA, AFGHANISTAN, ELECTIONS, IRAQ
 

CHRISTOPHER.BOYER3

2:44 PM ET

September 10, 2009

You forgot to factor in who

You forgot to factor in who we're going to walk away from. I give it to Karzai.

 

BILL KELLER

10:54 AM ET

September 11, 2009

You assume they are running upon the same track..

...there is nothing common except our presence.

 

Thomas E. Ricks covered the U.S. military for the Washington Post from 2000 through 2008.

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