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BS: operation cyclone
| The Sandman | 13 Aug 26 - 02:58 AM | |
| Charmion | 19 Aug 26 - 08:59 AM | |
| The Sandman | 19 Aug 26 - 05:22 PM | |
| MaJoC the Filk | 21 Aug 26 - 12:37 PM | |
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Subject: BS: operation cyclone From: The Sandman Date: 13 Aug 26 - 02:58 AM Operation Cyclone was the code name for the CIA’s covert program to finance, arm, and train the Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet Union during the Soviet-Afghan War. Lasting from 1979 to 1992, it grew into one of the longest and most expensive covert operations in U.S. history. |
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Subject: RE: BS: operation cyclone From: Charmion Date: 19 Aug 26 - 08:59 AM Yes, and … ? |
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Subject: RE: BS: operation cyclone From: The Sandman Date: 19 Aug 26 - 05:22 PM Yes, and … ? when will they ever learn, to quote Pete Seeger |
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Subject: RE: BS: operation cyclone From: MaJoC the Filk Date: 21 Aug 26 - 12:37 PM .... and it bit the US in the arse when it was *their* turn to try to run the place. JK Galbraith had a very low opinion of CIA operatives, from first-hand experience of having to dig them out of trouble; apparently they were of the fixed belief that money is the universal solvent. |
