14-11-2001 21:28									#1
	Is AH going to loose his bet with MtG? Inflate your Upload Space

The news doesn't look good for you, old boy.

	14-11-2001 21:32									#2
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with avatars being disabled, it doesn't really matter...

but then, I was looking forward to see MtG in a 'new dress'

I hope there was no change in the bet since I last checked

	14-11-2001 21:34									#3
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quote: Originally posted by Ecthelion with avatars being disabled, it doesn't really matter...

I forgot about that. It looks like they need to work out new terms.

	14-11-2001 21:40									#4
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As we have never seen a picture of either of these two Apolytonian specimens, I suggest that the loser has to post a picture of himself on Apolyton...

	14-11-2001 21:58									#5
	Got spare money?

I actually like the idea of MtG having to use that Bush Laden pic as an avatar

	14-11-2001 22:03									#6
	Is it too late for him to give up Michael? Increase the size of your Attachments

Even the Pashtuns seem to be fighting the Taliban.

	14-11-2001 22:17									#7
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even Venezuela was fighting Nazi Germany, for a whole 3 weeks in 45

so was Mexico, BTW... and Peru, IIRC

can't wait until one of the 2 shows up and posts wild excuses

	15-11-2001 01:28									#8
	Where are they? Got spare money?

bump

	15-11-2001 01:45									#9
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Why can't Americans ever spell 'lose'?

	15-11-2001 01:47									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Seneca Why can't Americans ever spell 'lose'?

Welcome to the parade of the pedants.

	15-11-2001 01:50									#11
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penis smiley

	15-11-2001 04:18									#12
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I'm feeling quite confident I'll win that bet

If we don't have avatars I quite like the idea of the loser posting their photo.

	15-11-2001 06:04									#13
	Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

Yes, that would be a good thing, especially since you both are so "mysterious"

AH which side of the bet were you on?

	15-11-2001 07:35									#14
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What was the end date for our bet? Sometime in April? April 10 sticks in my mind for some reason, but I'm not sure of the day.

Horsie should consider himself lucky he waffled out of the original challenge, which was that the Taleban would be removed from all effective power within six months.

As far as the actual bet goes, this illustrates my current confidence level rather well :

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	15-11-2001 07:43									#15
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I didn't think the Taliban-Taleban would fold so quickly. I mean they were supposed to be tough mothers no? They were laughing, teasing etc up untill a few days ago...


BAH! fearsome warriors my georgeous butt.

So maybe Bin Laden will be caught very quickly and we would all be very surprised...

	15-11-2001 07:59									#16
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The "getting warmer" sign is the best!

	15-11-2001 08:13									#17
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The best part: US and British special forces have contact to many of the Afghan leaders after having worked with them. ANd presumably many of them are gratefull to the US.

	15-11-2001 08:15									#18
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yes many,many people are in Afganistan


now let's hope the UN will be able to get there and stop a potential civil war between the tribes leaders

	15-11-2001 08:18									#19
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Look at the silly goat

	15-11-2001 08:44									#20
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quote: Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat Horsie should consider himself lucky he waffled out of the original challenge, which was that the Taleban would be removed from all effective power within six months.

No, that was your suggestion I think. You might recall I didn't accept it because I predicted the T would do exactly what they are doing now, i.e. head for the hills.

I recall April 7 as your day of shame.

	15-11-2001 10:04									#21
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April 7, April 1, it don't matter.

Yeah, the Taleban are headed to their little bunkers and caves, with half the friggin' planet earth after their ragtag asses.

Freeze, starve, or get buried alive, great choices, huh?

Only trouble is we may not know which one of those soon-to-be-systematically blown out caves bin's ass is buried in.

	15-11-2001 10:36									#22
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quote: Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat April 7, April 1, it don't matter. Freeze, starve, or get buried alive, great choices, huh?

Nah - most of em will just bury the weapons and melt back into the population - either in Southern Afghanistan or Pakistan. Then they'll come out to play at a time of their own choosing.

	15-11-2001 10:45									#23
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But Saddam and Mumar will get the message...attack US, lose power...

	15-11-2001 10:52									#24
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Hopefully.

I really hope so - we want no more WTC's.

	15-11-2001 11:03									#25
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[quote]

But White House officials stressed the war against terrorism could last for years despite the rapid gains recently by anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan.

White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said the Bush administration does not know when the al Qaeda network will be broken up and its members brought to justice.

"The president still believes patience is required," Fleischer said. "Just because Kabul has fallen is no guarantee that al Qaeda will be captured shortly. This may still last years until we find the people responsible for the attacks on the country."

Fleischer said the fall of Kabul does not carry the strategic or military importance that the fall of a nation's capital would have had in previous wars. Taliban troops withdrew from the Afghan capital Tuesday.

CNN

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	15-11-2001 11:29									#26
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Yeah, you don't think we're going to just let the bastards go, do you?

	15-11-2001 11:30									#27
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I just had an evil thought - what's the bet Pakistan starts using some of em in Kashmir?

	15-11-2001 14:20									#28
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*leans back in chair, gives out a cocky sigh*

Your's truly has been predicting the rapid collapse of the House of Cards since Day 1. They were so overrated and still are.



The North and east will be under complete control very soon, it's just a matter of mopping up.

The true test will be in the south.

What is going to happen to the level of troop strength now that many of the NA have to stay behind as an occupying and mop up force?

Clearly getting a couple of more Tally commanders to defect will do the job. The noman's land between the north and south is pretty vast.

However, I don't think US/UK air and special forces have been doing too much softening up in the south at all, if I remember correctly? Most of the work down there so far has been with special forces trying to group up an opposition force, which does not exist YET in the south. When the jets turn to concentrate on that area, oh my, they are really going to get theirs.

But really, by early-mid 2002, the Taliban will be destroyed. The question then will be, WHO THE F*CK IS NEXT?!?!

However, we really HAVE to stay behind and rebuild the country. Not only is it the right thing to do, it's the best strategic and diplomatic thing that could be done.

The key to rebuilding Afghanistan's economy is to work out a regional agreement that lets them have access, probably by rail, to one of the neighboring country's ports. That is imperative and vital to the whole thing.

A couple of highways and some rail lines, an oil pipeline, some modern mining equipment, those things will help them make a glorius comeback.

	15-11-2001 15:08									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Alexander's Horse Nah - most of em will just bury the weapons and melt back into the population - either in Southern Afghanistan or Pakistan. Then they'll come out to play at a time of their own choosing.

But the backbone of the taleban was the foreign volunteers, who are hated by the afghans and who can't melt in.

	15-11-2001 16:41									#30
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Guys,

It appears the Taliban are falling even faster than expected by anybody.

I am guessing Bin Laden is in Jalabad. It would make sense, as it is right next to Kashmir, which might make a nice escape route...

The rebels there let the Taliban go WITH THEIR WEAPONS. Not only that, the rebels there are Pushtuns and very friendly to the Taliban, warning the NA not to enter the area.

That's pretty smart, seeing as how Kashmir is a very hot area, it's gonna take some political smarts for any force to go in there...