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EX500rider

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13. Wasn't aware the US & Afghanistan were still at war.

Reply to James48 (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 01:23 PM

Nov 27

We weren't at war with Afghanistan in the last decade anyway but helping the Afghan govt fight insurgents.

Since the Taliban recently arose to power not aware of any US strikes there.

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Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 27 OP

So now the asshole will be sending more guns to the streets. Brilliant. Walleye Nov 27 #1

Also sending more potential victims to the streets. Those NG shouldn't have ever been there. RockRaven Nov 27 #5

Doesn't that rather imply that to be on the streets in DC Igel Nov 27 #14

You can spin any tale you can imagine, since the evidence for motive at this point is nil. RockRaven Nov 27 #15

Motive is not an element of proof required for conviction. Intent is. n/t 24601 Saturday #24

Total non sequitur. Not relevant to my post in any way. nt RockRaven Saturday #25

Why was Fox and other RW outlets stating yesterday both were dead? GreenWave Nov 27 #2

That's what they were hoping. Then they could exploit it. ChicagoTeamster Nov 27 #8

No surprise that Pirro can't talk motive... Hugin Nov 27 #3

"brazen act of violence" - thanks for the dramatization, AP! SaydiTom Nov 27 #4

Wait until he claims POW status! James48 Nov 27 #6

No uniform, an unlawful combatant... GJGCA Nov 27 #11

Wasn't aware the US & Afghanistan were still at war. EX500rider Nov 27 #13

The authorization for use of force continues in effect. James48 Nov 27 #16

Just guessing here, but i'm thinking this was because of religion. bluestarone Nov 27 #7

What has been made known about his religious beliefs? ClaudetteCC Nov 27 #12

Think he was operating under direction of his CIA handlers? ChicagoTeamster Nov 27 #9

the results of betrayal. WhiteTara Nov 27 #10

Probably figured he'd do better in a U.S. B.O.P. facility Stacey Grove Friday #17

I wonder if he thought that far ahead WhiteTara Friday #18

He'd likely be killed in Afghanistan Stacey Grove Friday #19

exactly. That's the betrayal WhiteTara Friday #20

Charges have been upgraded Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday #21

How did he get a gun ? JI7 Friday #22

huh? Skittles Saturday #23

Seriously? Anybody who wants a gun can get one. Ocelot II Saturday #26