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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 349829" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p>BS,</p><p> </p><p>The CIA operation in Afghanistan began in 1979' as a result of the coldwar itself. You are correct about Reagan/Osama etc. although in fairness there is debate on just how close any relationship was. Osama had his own sources of income as you pointed out as his father had a huge construction company and Osama is an engineer by training. </p><p> </p><p>The 79' CIA operation began the work with the Mujihadeen and had the pieces in place when Reagan entered the scene nearly 2 years later. (early 81') Osama came into Afghanistan in the mid 80's (if I remember right) or so and it was through these established channels that contact was made.</p><p> </p><p>That was my only point, not that Carter was the one who made "first contact" with Osama. sorry for the confusion. Had there been no such operation during the Carter years or started then, it's hard to say what would have come later. You might also argue that Carter's efforts also made the Soviet fall possible and therefore some credit exclusive to Reagan on this issue should come back to Carter. Reagan also at one time said as much also. Hate Reagan all you must but he was a gentleman as well. </p><p> </p><p>Here's a link to one such piece that is only the tip of the iceberg.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://hnn.us/articles/1491.html" target="_blank">http://hnn.us/articles/1491.html</a></p><p> </p><p>I think you enjoy wikipedia as well (I think but don't shot me if I'm wrong) and their artilce on the Soviet Afghan war speaks of the CIA ops as well.</p><p> </p><p>Also, AV is right in that Cheney during this time period I think was a Congressman from Wyoming and was never head of the CIA. Was it Casey who was head of the Reagan era CIA? Well, at least you got the "C" part right!</p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/wink.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":wink2:" title="Wink :wink2:" data-shortname=":wink2:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 349829, member: 2189"] BS, The CIA operation in Afghanistan began in 1979' as a result of the coldwar itself. You are correct about Reagan/Osama etc. although in fairness there is debate on just how close any relationship was. Osama had his own sources of income as you pointed out as his father had a huge construction company and Osama is an engineer by training. The 79' CIA operation began the work with the Mujihadeen and had the pieces in place when Reagan entered the scene nearly 2 years later. (early 81') Osama came into Afghanistan in the mid 80's (if I remember right) or so and it was through these established channels that contact was made. That was my only point, not that Carter was the one who made "first contact" with Osama. sorry for the confusion. Had there been no such operation during the Carter years or started then, it's hard to say what would have come later. You might also argue that Carter's efforts also made the Soviet fall possible and therefore some credit exclusive to Reagan on this issue should come back to Carter. Reagan also at one time said as much also. Hate Reagan all you must but he was a gentleman as well. Here's a link to one such piece that is only the tip of the iceberg. [URL]http://hnn.us/articles/1491.html[/URL] I think you enjoy wikipedia as well (I think but don't shot me if I'm wrong) and their artilce on the Soviet Afghan war speaks of the CIA ops as well. Also, AV is right in that Cheney during this time period I think was a Congressman from Wyoming and was never head of the CIA. Was it Casey who was head of the Reagan era CIA? Well, at least you got the "C" part right! :wink2: [/QUOTE]
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