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Title: Afghan sex practices concern U.S., British forces
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Washington Examiner
URL Source: http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/ ... ices-concern-us-british-forces
Published: Dec 21, 2010
Author: Sara A. Carter
Post Date: 2010-12-21 18:31:38 by jwpegler
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Views: 17843
Comments: 27
A document released by WikiLeaks described efforts by high-ranking Afghan officials to quash reports of police officers and other Afghans arrested for "purchasing a service from a child." The leaked diplomatic cable quoted former Minister of the Interior Hanif Atmar's concern that publicity about the arrests, which involved the hiring of " dancing boys," would "endanger lives." The vast gulf between U.S. and Afghan attitudes about homosexuality and pedophilia has generated concern among U.S. advisers in Afghanistan since the American presence there began to expand. In late 2009, U.S. and British forces ordered a study of Pashtun male sexuality. They were worried that homosexuality and pedophilia among Afghan security forces and tribes could create cultural misunderstanding with allied troops, according to a copy of the report obtained by The Washington Examiner. The study, requested by 2nd Marine Expeditionary Battalion along with British forces in Lashkar Gah, was conducted by members of one of the Defense Department's Human Terrain Teams stationed in Afghanistan. The report was authored by team member Anna Maria Cardinalli, who said the goal was to learn how to advise "U.S. and British service members who report encounters with men displaying apparently homosexual tendencies. These service members are frequently confused [by] this behavior." The report described unease by U.S. Marines and British soldiers who felt they were being propositioned, or who were outraged by apparent acts of pedophilia by Afghan soldiers and police. It documented one case in which 12 of 20 Pashtun interpreters working with one U.S. Army unit had contracted gonorrhea from homosexual encounters. Troops interviewed by The Examiner say they are frequently forced to deal with a radically different attitude toward sex with male youths by Afghan security forces. "I know Marines and soldiers who have refused to work with Afghan military or police," said one U.S. military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "It's not about homosexuality as much as it is about the young boys. Some of them like to show pictures on their cell phone -- that should be illegal. Some of the Afghans have their own young boys they use for sexual purposes and we can't do anything about it." Cardinalli told The Examiner by e-mail that she is writing a book about widespread acceptance of male homosexuality among Pashtuns, a culture where far fewer opportunities for premarital heterosexual encounters exist. "To dismiss the existence of this dynamic out of desire to avoid Western discomfort is to risk failing to comprehend an essential social force underlying Pashtun culture which can potentially effect the success" of the U.S. effort there, Cardinalli wrote in the report. An American military official who works closely with Afghan security forces called the discomfort among U.S. and British troops "the elephant in the closet that no one's talking about, but needs to." The study makes a number of observations about the extreme segregation of women in Pashtun culture. It discusses the prohibitive cost of marriage within Pashtun tribes and the long-standing traditions in which boys are appreciated for their physical beauty and apprenticed to older men to learn a trade at an early age. "Homosexuality is strictly prohibited in Islam, but cultural interpretations of Islamic teaching prevalent in Pashtun areas of southern Afghanistan tacitly condone it in comparison to heterosexual relationships," the study states. For a male to have sex with a boy is considered a "foible," the report said. By contrast, having sex with an "ineligible woman" would set up "issues of revenge and honor killings." Years of living under that cultural construct have greatly altered sexual attitudes, the study said. "One of the country's favorite sayings is 'women are for children, boys are for pleasure," the report noted. The study said the prevailing sexual attitudes in some parts of Afghanistan are creating a cycle damaging to boys and young men. "There is frequently the risk that Pashtun boys will face a set of experiences that mold their beliefs regarding sexuality as adults in ways that are ultimately damaging, both to themselves and to Afghan society," the report concludes. "It appears that this set of experiences becomes cyclical, affecting generations, and that this cycle that has existed long enough to affect the underpinnings of Afghan culture itself."
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#1. To: All (#0)
This is what gnu no taxes and the rest of the neo-commie SCUM advocate that we waste our money, future, and lives on. F' the neo-commie bastards.
This is why democrats favor Islam.
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No, it's why Bill Kristol and the rest of the perverse neo-commies advocate that we spend American money and lives in Afghanistan. Bend over and take it like a man.
Ron Paul and Dennis J. Kucinich are Neo Commies? They both voted for the war in Afghanistan. Kneel before them and continue sucking.
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actually retard, the Taliban stamped out such activity. the u.s. has always been the force promoting homosexuality, peodoophilia and soon, incest. America is hated because it promotes every evil and unnatural vice known to man. Truly the great satan.
Long live the Taliban Freedom Fighters!
The Catholic Church has but not the US government. You Catholics love the little boys. Islams push for pedophilia predates the discovery of North America.
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sorry, my son, I ain't a papist. since you're a retard, you haven't noticed that ALL Supreme Court judges are either papists or joos. be proud! your nation leads the world in perversity.
Long live the Taliban Freedom Fighters!
Yeah,we can. We can get the hell out of there and let them run their own country the way they want,as long as they don't attack America. Within 30 days of our leaving they will go back to doing what they traditionally do,murdering each other.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
Did they vote to stay there forever? Unlike the war with Iraq,we were justified to go into Afghanistan to take out the Taliban leadership. We did this,and that was when we should have announced we had done what we went there to do,and got the hell out of there.
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
Yes they did. They voted not only to stay forever but to spread the war to wherever the CIC feels those responsible for 9/11 are. Unending, undeclared non geographically limited war. H.J.RES.64 -- Authorization for Use of Military Force H.J.RES.64 -- Authorization for Use of Military Force (Agreed to House - ATH) HJ 64 ATH To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States. Mr. ARMEY (for himself and Mr. GEPHARDT) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations Committee on International Relations discharged; which was considered and agreed to To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States. Whereas on September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous violence were committed against the United States and its citizens; Whereas such acts render it both necessary and appropriate that the United States exercise its rights to self-defense and to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad; Whereas in light of the threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by these grave acts of violence; Whereas such acts continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States; and Whereas the President has authority under the Constitution to take action to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States: Now, therefore, be it -----------------------------------------------------------
Of that, I have NO doubts. Getting tired of the bozoed calcon following me around on the 'net, wanting to discuss "tossing salad." Sorry, you sick rump-ranger. NOT interested.
The leaked diplomatic cable quoted former Minister of the Interior Hanif Atmar's concern that publicity about the arrests, which involved the hiring of " dancing boys," would "endanger lives." This is the kind of news that could get Rush Limbaugh to enlist.
"Religion is like a penis: it is okay if you have one, it is okay to be proud of it, just don't take it out and wave it around and don't shove it down my kid's throat."
Yes they did. No,they didn't. Why do you find it necessary to lie about this?
"I adore John McCain, support him 100 percent and will do everything I can to support his reelection. As everyone knows, I was honored and proud to run with him. And Todd and I were with him in D.C. just a week ago." (Sarah Palin,Dec 2009) ************************************ DID Palin say or write these things or not? (Me) I don't know or F ing care. (Mad Dog posted on 2009-12-26 16:36:33 ET,post # 105 http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=5510&Disp=114#C114)
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 8D How about that homosecual cohesion. eh? bet they do Herion at the same time. Pentagon data shows that 75 percent of those aged 17 to 24 don’t even qualify to take the test because they are physically unfit, have a criminal record or didn’t graduate high school. Via: AP: Nearly one-fourth of the students who try to join the U.S. Army fail its entrance exam, painting a grim picture of an education system that produces graduates who can’t answer basic math, science and reading questions, according to a new study released Tuesday.
Your collapsing military in action.
They voted to get bin Laden, who is still roaming free in some other country. The neo-commies screwed the pooch on this big time.
They also stamped out the opium trade when they were in charge. Today, Afghanistan is once again the world's largest supplier of heroin in the world.
yeah, we can believe one the afghan dancing boys, just keep spinning and shaking your ass for your taliban masters.
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
nice picture of cuntinental op, ass raping you eric, of course, cuntinental is usually playing catcher at those taliban dance parties.
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
do your fathers know you post on their computer while they're at the bathhouse, boy?
Long live the Taliban Freedom Fighters!
Calcon is a woman. My GOD man, give her a sense of respect and decency because of her gender! She collects decent money on fifth and main in LA because of her ideas, considerations and concepts.... she even accepts tips.
Better drop that concern, the new enlistees that sign up now since Obama signed the Queer Friendly Military Law will be joining the jihaddis in buggering the little boys. Kumbaya, cum on ya', who knows? Maybe a great big circle jerk is all that's needed to bring peace and understanding in the Muslim world.
I keep telling you, I'm NOT your type, you fudge-packing rump ranger.
Getting tired of the bozoed calcon following me around on the 'net, wanting to discuss "tossing salad." Sorry, you sick rump-ranger. NOT interested.
sorry dude but I'm a guy the only money i make on fifth and main is from pimping out your sister and wife. it's amazing how many tricks they can turn in a half an hour
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
sorry brokebackbuckeroo, i used "they" when it should have been "she", i forgot your wife and sister are one and the same.
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
no, they don't care, They come back pretty happy after they get serviced by you at the bathhouse. Nothing makes them happier then slamming your ass and tonsils.
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
oh course i'm not your type, dicknose, I'm straight.
Continental Op was thrown out of the Afgan "dancing boys" for being too gay.
homosexuality and pedophilia among Afghan security forces and tribes could create cultural misunderstanding with allied troops
"It's very important to remember the law is not simply what powerful people would want others to believe it is." -- Julian Assange
#2. To: jwpegler (#0)
homosexuality and pedophilia
Barrack Hussein Obama
President of the United States of America said that some Americans ; "They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back."
#3. To: WhiteSands (#2)
This is why democrats favor Islam.
"It's very important to remember the law is not simply what powerful people would want others to believe it is." -- Julian Assange
#4. To: jwpegler (#3)
Barrack Hussein Obama
President of the United States of America said that some Americans ; "They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back."
#5. To: WhiteSands (#2)
#6. To: continental op (#5)
(Edited)
the u.s. has always been the force promoting homosexuality, peodoophilia and soon, incest.
Barrack Hussein Obama
President of the United States of America said that some Americans ; "They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back."
#7. To: WhiteSands (#6)
#8. To: jwpegler (#0)
Some of the Afghans have their own young boys they use for sexual purposes and we can't do anything about it."
#9. To: WhiteSands (#4)
They both voted for the war in Afghanistan.
#10. To: sneakypete (#9)
(Edited)
Did they vote to stay there forever?
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This joint resolution may be cited as the `Authorization for Use of Military Force'.
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.
(a) IN GENERAL- That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.
(b) WAR POWERS RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS-
(1) SPECIFIC STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION- Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is intended to constitute specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War Powers Resolution.
(2) APPLICABILITY OF OTHER REQUIREMENTS- Nothing in this resolution supercedes any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
Barrack Hussein Obama
President of the United States of America said that some Americans ; "They can come for the ride, but they gotta sit in back."
#11. To: jwpegler (#1)
homosexuality and pedophilia among Afghan security forces and tribes could create cultural misunderstanding with allied troops
#12. To: jwpegler (#0)
A document released by WikiLeaks described efforts by high-ranking Afghan officials to quash reports of police officers and other Afghans arrested for "purchasing a service from a child."
#13. To: WhiteSands (#10)
Did they vote to stay there forever?
#14. To: jwpegler (#0)
#15. To: All (#14)
#16. To: WhiteSands (#4)
They both voted for the war in Afghanistan.
"It's very important to remember the law is not simply what powerful people would want others to believe it is." -- Julian Assange
#17. To: continental op (#5)
actually retard, the Taliban stamped out such activity.
"It's very important to remember the law is not simply what powerful people would want others to believe it is." -- Julian Assange
#18. To: continental op (#5)
actually retard, the Taliban stamped out such activity.
#19. To: Capitalist Eric, continental op (#11)
#20. To: calcon (#19)
#21. To: continental op, calcon (#20)
do your fathers know you post on their computer while they're at the bathhouse, boy?
#22. To: jwpegler (#0)
Afghan sex practices concern U.S., British forces
#23. To: calcon (#19)
#24. To: buckeroo (#21)
Calcon is a woman. My GOD man, give her a sense of respect and decency because of her gender! She collects decent money on fifth and main in LA because of her ideas, considerations and concepts.... she even accepts tips.
#25. To: All (#24)
orry dude but I'm a guy the only money i make on fifth and main is from pimping out your sister and wife. it's amazing how many tricks they can turn in a half an hour
#26. To: continental op (#20)
do your fathers know you post on their computer while they're at the bathhouse, boy?
#27. To: Capitalist Eric (#23)
I keep telling you, I'm NOT your type, you fudge-packing rump ranger.
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