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Re: Afghanistan Alert: Robert Greenwald Witnesses Security in Kabul

consareliars — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:07:57 -0000

To be clear, I am not Luke, but I agree his photos, and the brief comments he adds to many of them, should be viewed by anyone with an interest in a better understanding of that land and people. Please share that link with all you think might benefit.

At my request Mr. Powell sent me a scan of a 1977 Ariana Airlines calendar with the title: "Afghanistan - Haven of Peace and Tranquility." You an see the image at: http://i379.photobucket.com... . Maybe a bit over the top, but not that far off.

You can also see a photo of Luke Powell surrounded protectively by the top guys in one village he visited at http://i379.photobucket.com...

Re: Afghanistan Alert: Robert Greenwald Witnesses Security in Kabul

consareliars — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:36:22 -0000

Robert, before Brzeziński and Kissinger decided to import, organize and arm religious fanatics and turn Afghanistan into a Killing field, it was a reasonably safe place for foreigners to visit. Alien, yes, like stepping into another dimension, and I suppose those who traveled through it during that time were seen as equally strange and unfamiliar by the people there. But we were treated with the respect most civilized places treat guests, and we never felt hostility.

You might want to take a look at the photography of Luke Powell, who traveled to many areas in visits from 1973 to 2003, and see if they might help you better tell the whole story. http://www.lukepowell.com/