Defectors and Deception in Afghanistan
Welcoming the Taliban with Open Arms
By Douglas Valentine
In reality, defectors programs like the one proposed for Afghanistan are an essential part of the traditional U.S. pacification policy. For example, the so-called Chieu Hoi "Open Arms" program is touted by military historians as having produced positive results throughout the Vietnam War by offering "clemency to insurgents."
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By Douglas Valentine
In reality, defectors programs like the one proposed for Afghanistan are an essential part of the traditional U.S. pacification policy. For example, the so-called Chieu Hoi "Open Arms" program is touted by military historians as having produced positive results throughout the Vietnam War by offering "clemency to insurgents."
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article24557.htm
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Afghanistan
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Vietnam
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=insurgent
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=defector
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Taliban
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Douglas+Valentine
rudkla - 2. Feb, 04:56
