Best line in Karzai's inaugural address today

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 5:21 PM Share

"I do not want to go over all the successes of the last eight years." Yeah, let's not -- that would take soooo long.

Speaking of Afghanistan, I see where old Steve Coll responds to comments posted on this blog. Having the author of one of the best books ever on Afghanistan (and one who is also an expert on bin Laden) wade in here is a real tribute to the quality of the debate you guys are maintaining. Thank you. Kudos especially to "smci60652," whoever you are.

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JPWREL

6:40 PM ET

November 19, 2009

Bull market or bear I think

Bull market or bear I think the Karzai brothers have had a good eight years. Net worth is significantly up and cash flow is popping! Top line growth (drugs and skimming) and bottom line profits (staying in power) are working fine. Here is an entrepreneur who should be thanking his investors and customers alike.

JSINAIKO

7:17 AM ET

November 22, 2009

Of course the fate of one of

Of course the fate of one of his predecessors, Najibullah shows what the result of an extreme bear market can be. Something the Karzai brothers have no doubt kept in mind.

Reminds me of that old Gahan Wilson cartoon of the dictator escaping from the junta in his chopper and saying "damn! I've forgtten my Swiss bank account number!"

IAN.D.SMITH

2:38 PM ET

November 20, 2009

"soooooo long" Hilarious

"soooooo long"

Hilarious stuff...you are a riot, Ricks!

ADMIRAL

7:35 PM ET

November 20, 2009

If he told the truth...

He would have to talk about all of his profits in his heroin cartel. The Pentagon is in the business of protecting and supporting an heroin dealer and his criminal cartel. Our soldiers are being killed and mutiliated for this rotten pig.

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7:30 AM ET

December 11, 2009

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