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By Pat Buchanan

It is simply not credible that the United States and its NATO allies, some of whom - like the Dutch - are pulling out, can prevail in this war in 12 months so America can begin coming home, as Obama has promised, unless Obama is willing to write Afghanistan off.

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article25761.htm



U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan

By David Sirota

Many probably wondered how this information was being presented as "news" in 2010. As Mother Jones magazine's James Ridgeway said after recalling past public accounts of the ore deposits, "This 'discovery' in fact is ancient history tracing back to the times of Marco Polo."

http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article25768.htm

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War for Resources: From Slander to Clarion Call

David Sirota, Truthout: "Reading this week's New York Times headline - 'U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan' - many probably wondered how this information was being presented as 'news' in 2010. After all, humanity has long been aware of the country's vast natural resources. As Mother Jones magazine's James Ridgeway said after recalling past public accounts of the ore deposits, 'This "discovery" in fact is ancient history tracing back to the times of Marco Polo.'"

http://www.truth-out.org/david-sirota-war-resources-from-slander-clarion-call60549

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Afghanistan a mineral treasure trove
http://www.brasschecktv.com/page/870.html

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Are Claims of Afghan Mineral Wealth a PR Trick?
http://www.lewrockwell.com/spl2/afghan-mineral-wealth-pr-trick.html



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