If the story was accurate, it's either bribery or stupidity.

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TB — 7/11/2008 9:56:58 PM (archived)

Keep in mind that the annual income in rural Afghanistan or Pakistan is on the order of $200 to $300. For $2000, one might almost be tempted to knock someone on the head behind the house, never mind declaring a terrorist to be a civilian.

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"Afghan official: U.S. strike hit wedding party. 47 civilians killed." - Bowser - 7/11/2008 3:09:29 PM
- Back to square one, eh? - TB - 7/11/2008 3:46:42 PM
  - How come it's always a wedding party? - nick hoffman - 7/11/2008 4:59:26 PM
    - re: How come it's always a wedding party? - TB - 7/11/2008 5:11:39 PM
      - I understand the process here is to offer a wager... - nick hoffman - 7/11/2008 5:30:17 PM
        
        Taliban need love too! - Lee - 7/12/2008 12:45:35 AM
        
        *sigh* - TB - 7/11/2008 5:40:38 PM
        
        If Defense Department admits it? (regardless of conservative internet spin) - alcaray - 7/11/2008 6:20:17 PM
        
        Sure. - TB - 7/11/2008 7:02:23 PM
        
        If the payments were made that would be proof. And Afghanis are not dogs. - Bowser - 7/12/2008 1:55:35 AM
        
        It is kind of early to make accusations of bribery, as well. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/11/2008 9:43:16 PM
        
        If the story was accurate, it's either bribery or stupidity. - TB - 7/11/2008 9:56:58 PM
  - So it didn't happen? That's denial! Or delusion. Take your pick. - Bowser - 7/11/2008 4:31:01 PM
    - re: delusion - TB - 7/11/2008 4:35:14 PM

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