On the Frontlines in the Battle Against the Taliban [PICS]


	On the Frontlines in the Battle Against the Taliban [PICS]
infidel70
6-9-2009 8:34 PM
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infidel70 says:
Why is it that the "right-wing nutjobs" are the most vocal opposition to the Taliban, while "Democrats" either ignore the Taliban or offer twisted praise of them?
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6-10-2009 6:10 AM
Antara
why indeed.
6-10-2009 3:38 PM
Lexica
Why? Confirmation bias.

In other words, you see what you're looking for.
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