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Originally posted by troutman@Oct 7 2004, 07:33 PM
What if Afghanistan elected all Taliban candidates?
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What if wishes were fishes?
There doesn't seem to be any - or many - Taliban candidates. The most serious challenger to Karzai promises an Islamic government but has also clearly stated his rabid enthusiasm for the concept of democracy.
Credible and independent opinion poll has Karzai with much of the popular vote but he might be under 50%, which would mean a run-off in three months.
Women make up 40% of the vote and they seem to think men suck at keeping the peace. Here's their story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6193966/site/newsweek/
Cowperson