Originally posted by Walkswithfish
reply to post by SLAYER69
I know you didn't, and can appreciate the contribution, however it is slightly disappointing when I assumed that ATS members would know
disinformation when they see it.
Which part?
The OP that the Afghans are producing more since the war started or that Russia has a huge and growing Heroin problem or that China has ignored their
very own home grown industry or the very real fact that the Taliban are NOW using some of the profits to support their war effort? Remember it was
PressTV who made that claim in the opening link not some western Media/Press.
You see I've never denied anything in the OP or what others have contributed thus far. Go ahead read back through it. I've simply provided
additional information. Showing a more complete story.
Remember what they say about people who ASSUme.
Who has the most interests and assets in Afghanistan now, Russia or the USA?
Nuff said?
Again please point out where I've denied anything along those lines. See here's the deal...
I've pointed out a more complete version of the crises. Many here just want to look at the US's part simply becuase it's fashionable to slam the
US. I on the other hand have again, not denied the situation and have added to peoples awareness. It's up to them to decide if they choose to focus
on such a narrow part of the larger whole.
Nuff said?
Do you honestly believe that the majority of a valuable 'commodity' produced in Afghanistan goes to Russia?
What?
The Russians aren't human? They don't have human frailties? How far back does your memory go? Are you aware of the fact that a disproportionate
amount of former Soviet troops were addicts when they returned home from Afghanistan? Haven't you heard of the Russian mob?
I'm surprised and disappointed to find members here at ATS who celebrate the newer multipolar world and globalization yet choose to ignore the fact
that with the increase in global trade, commerce and wealth also comes it's less desirable attributes.
Protecting drug production in Afghanistan is a high priority, as well as it is in various other countries around the world.
There is no doubt in my mind that has happened. Again I'll try and look at the bigger picture. Adding to what you believe I'll add that it's a
great way to pacify the Afghan populous. There is not much in the way of industry, agriculture or commerce. Not much of a living in sand.
Now who is in denial or refuses to look at the bigger picture? As far as the US drug issue. Yeah we know all about it. Some of us live here you know.
That was never in disagreement. Apparently many choose to ignore other countries issues and simply focus on the US.
Now who is in denial?
11.5 kg of Heroin Seized in SE China
2009-08-25
Police in the southeastern Chinese border town of Zhuhai have recently seized 11.5 kilograms of heroin and arrested five suspected drug traffickers,
Xinhua News Agency reports.
It is reportedly the biggest drug case in China in three years. Besides the large amount of heroin, police also confiscated other drugs, raw
materials, a pistol and 97 bullets.
CHINESE NOW DOMINATE NEW YORK HEROIN TRADE
Sunday, August 9, 1987
Chinese criminals have taken over the dominant role in New York City's heroin industry, in a sudden restructuring of a multibillion-dollar enterprise
that for decades was the preserve of the Mafia, Federal law-enforcement officials say.
Authorities say ethnic Chinese traffickers have recently been flooding the New York market with huge shipments of Southeast Asian heroin, or China
White, which is among the world's purest.
[edit on 3-11-2009 by SLAYER69]
