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To: JDN who wrote (188950)	10/4/2001 8:18:10 AM
From: D.Austin	Respond to of 769667

terrific post JDN ------OBL has learned the tactics of histories most heinous leaders. The use of the downtrodden is probably the best weapon on earth. Turning this conflict into a "Holy War" will be OBL's misfortune. --------- So why is it that they have never been conquered? It goes back to Dr. Kern's point about will. During their history, the only events that have managed to form any semblance of unity among the Afghans, is the desire to fight foreign invaders. And in doing this, the Afghans have been fanatical. The Afghans' greatest military strength is the ability to endure hardships that would, in all probability, kill most Americans and enervate the resolve of all but the most elite military units.< That fact that OBL's recruitment base has been non-Afgan should be an edge we will use. >he has built a system of deep bunkers for the Taliban, which were designed to withstand cruise missile strikes< tactical nuclear weapons will be the answer. And I said tactical Chris-http://www.siliconinvestor.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=16453126 anyway great post JDN thanx for sharing D.A