altho rambling in time and place and perhaps too autobiographical, this lengthy article is filled with afghanistan's modern history brought to life by the author's personal involvement in the political life of many afghanis still creating afghanistan's furture history. it is fascinating and tells of tmuch of the violence which is such a part of the political life of the country.

Outstanding and astonishing historical account of Afghan history, woven backwards and forward, and giving sound reasons for thinking Obama had better reflect carefully before he sends another 30,000 US soldiers and marines to the place. The author thinks it is years too late to seek a military solution to the instability that plagues the country.

Am historical trip down memory lane. Unfortunately I only go back to the Soviet Union,but this was a fascinating story which goes to prove, that Afgha.,will be a mess for another hundred years.