‘Vast Majority’ of Improvised Explosives in Afghanistan Come From Pakistan
- Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:34am by
Buck Sexton
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More bad news from the war in Afghanistan.
This summer saw the highest number of Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) detected or detonated against U.S. soldiers of any three month period in the ten-year-long Afghan war at 5,088. The homemade explosives killed 63 U.S. soldiers and wounded 1,234.
And a ‘vast majority’– 80%– of those explosives originated in neighboring Pakistan, according to U.S. military commanders quoted by USA Today.
The revelation comes on the heels of former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Mike Mullen, telling the world that Pakistani intelligence agencies directly supports the infamous Haqqani network.
In addition, the Afghan government has reportedly broken off direct negotiations with the Taliban, and instead Karzai is meeting with Pakistani leadership to discuss Afghan security.
With no end in sight to the war in Afghanistan, all eyes appear to be turning to Pakistan.
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 9:02pmAgain former CIA agent James Sexton is spreading rumors on this blog. US military commanders are not in Pakistan. They do not have any knowledge of whose homes the home made bombs they discover are assembled.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:27amThe U.S. always plays both sides against the middle. That is one of the reasons the rest of the world hates us so much. So when other nations do it, too, we play offended and victimized.
Truth be known, if people knew about the behind the scenes (literally) sacrifice of American soldiers, resource and other resources, we’d be appalled. And government would be on trial. But, we’re ignorant. So the game goes on its merry way.
Report Post »JediPatriot
Posted on October 5, 2011 at 2:29am@ Ruler4You – Great post. Thank you for pointing out those facts, here.
Report Post »Peace
JediPatriot
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 7:35pm“And a ‘vast majority’– 80%– of those explosives originated in neighboring Pakistan, according to U.S. military commanders” – According to the military commanders?!?!?!? Really!?!?!?!? Did they have “made in Pakistan” stamps on them? Get real!!!!!! Sounds like someone wants to attack Pakistan.
Report Post »Peace
wraith67
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 6:29pmThat’s very old news. Soldiers have been saying that the Pakis have been supporting the insurgency for years now. They’ve got training facilities right out in the open across the border training Taliban on bomb making, small unit tactics and what not. Where have you guys been? Try some “mil blogs” sometime. I suggest Blackfive to start… or maybe just CTRL F through wikileaks a couple times, sheesh.
Report Post »Junter
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 2:11pmRemember one of Obama’s campaign promises prior to his election was withdrawing troops. What else will he promise?
Report Post »rangerp
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 2:47pmare we supposed to be shocked by this?. Most of the EFPs used in Iraq come from Iran.
Report Post »Robert999
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 2:09pmPakistan is a Muslim country and has been harboring and aiding Muslim extremists. I hope the next president (Perry?) will declare war on Pakistan and end their connection to Muslim extremists.
Report Post »maiorelle
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 1:08pmI don’t normally condone isololationalism but I think our country really needs to heal. I am a former soldier and proud of our military but we simply can’t heal and maintain our military presence in the world. Time to let our allies shoulder more of the burden.
Report Post »Mikev5
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 1:26pmI agree with that time to rest and regroup we need a complete overhaul of what we should compared to what we want to do and can do take the easy road for about 5 years that is what Russia did when their economy crashed withdraw regroup rethink refocus.
We are reacting too not promoting what is happening
We need a solid world plan… that we have not had under Obama
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 1:55pmI agree. My son has done enough deployments. What we are doing now has the feel of the ending of Nam to it.
Report Post »mad_hatter
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:41pmIt is because of Obama’s lack of leadership that we are still in these countries and that our economy is so horrible. Look at what Peggy Noonan pointed out about Obama’s lack of leadership: http://www.americanparchment.com/video/2011/oct/noonan_obama_leader.html
Report Post »KingDawg
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:41pmwell…..I for one think we should just pull out and nuke’em….the world hates us already…give them a reason to hate us.
Report Post »squeaker
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 2:23pm@KingDawg – I agree
Report Post »Mikev5
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:12pmI was one that said we should stay for the long haul finish it.
But not now that government in Afghanistan is so corrupt they don’t care about the USA all they want is the cash we supply them most are starting to think the USA troops should get kicked out.
With Pakistan lying to and taking our money also it has become a bad situation for the US we need to get out we are getting played by the Afghanistan Government and the Pakistan Government.
Time to get out
Report Post »Stryker
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:09pmWhat ever happened to…”if you’re not with us, you’re against us”? Oh wait, that was the last president.
Report Post »Tom70
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:03pmWith allies like this I’d hate to think of what Saudi Arabia thinks of us?
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:02pmWhat a mess this whole “America: world police” thing has been so far.
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:01pmWhat the US Military wants most from American voters:
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Blazer123
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:00pmHurry, Glenn, time to rip Ron Paul for wanting to end foreign aid to Pakistan.
Report Post »RLTW
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:48amOne factor, put simply_
The big problem is they’ve continued to implement Gen McCrytals plan with 30thousand less troops then requested, there’s just not enough troops to hold the ground.
Of course if it were up to me we’d pull out completely.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:47amWe have been snookered.
Report Post »Coonrapids
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 11:45amWhat a shock, We should give, lend or sell India everey type of nuclear weapon that they want or need. Let they deal with the peaceful muslims in their traditional way.
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