maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted March 4, 2009 Over-ruled on security grounds regarding his attempts to get the elections in springtime. So he's in the firing line until August. I still think he'll survive, but an assassination wouldn't be a total surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted May 4, 2009 One of the main opposition candidates has now pulled out ahead of August, HK appears a shoo-in for another term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted May 4, 2009 One of the main opposition candidates has now pulled out ahead of August, HK appears a shoo-in for another term. Are we talking about Jacob Zuma again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 9, 2009 Results questionable to say the least, instability rife. One thing keeping HK alive and the assassination attempts to a minimum was the fact few others wanted the job. Much real power in Afghanistan is local so being president isn't always being leader. But the current incendiary situation could yet prompt attempts on his life. Incidentally, is it just me or does he sport his headwear in a manner suggestion he was a Thunderbirds fan in the past? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotten Ali 600 Posted September 9, 2009 Quite surprising how little this thread has been used of late. Especially since lots of talk of late has been a claim of both major sides that each has "won" the most votes. Lots of factions get more than a bit rough and nasty out that way, and I for one can see it ending in tears all round. If things de-stabilise any further then I think Karzai should be in with a shot of entry to next years Deathlist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted September 12, 2009 Is it just me or is anybody else more than a little pissed off that the poll results of more than 400 places were summarily tossed out because of alleged voting irregularities and corruption. It probably means in those disticts Karzai was failing miserably and the various world leaders (U.S. most notably) can't allow that to happen. In any event, why aren't those places getting a chance at casting new votes and having the whole thing done under a scrutinous eye? And why is the U.S. and other places preaching about Democracy allowing a non-Democracy event-----throwing out ballots-----to take place without even blinking or saying anything about it? In other news, I like that cap which Karzai wears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 19, 2009 Defending the dodgy election and shortening the odds on another assassination attempt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrunoBrimley 86 Posted September 27, 2009 Defending the dodgy election and shortening the odds on another assassination attempt. A)It still strikes me as wrong B)Assassination attempts are all the rage in Afghanistan it would seem accodring to news reels . C)Aphrodisiacs are rarely as good as they are alleged to be. D)Our demented leader, Obama is being told that more foot soldiers/ground troops are needed to save the day. Even thoough McChrystal wants them, Obama is wavering [waiting to see what the public thinks]. E)Many Afghanis are now diappointed, disillusioned and disgruntled by the lack of clear and positive change brought by this insane war. F)Many Afghanis are tired from not getting a full night of sleep in a long while as bombers strafe their villages at all hours, killing mostly civillians, rarely hitting their supposed targets or any of the enemy soldiers. Other than that, I find Karzai to be incredibly cute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted November 1, 2009 One candidate left standing in the elections; odds lengthening on assassination IMHO. I'm guessing Karzai will stay in the capital, the war lords will run their own patches and everyone will tolerate each other. Could easily be wrong, mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 22, 2010 New book by Watergate scoop journo Bob Woodward concerns itself with 'Obama's Wars' and suggests the US intelligence services have known for some time that Karzai is a manic depressive. Hadn't considered increased suicide risk as a significant factor in the likely causes of death for HK, until now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 28, 2010 Getting emotional during a speech. Given the recent death of a significant local politician in Afghanistan and Karzai lamenting that the country would have to change before the generation of his four year old son decided to stay in their own country, maybe this isn't evidence for the alleged bi-polar problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angryGreatness 96 Posted July 12, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/1....html?hpt=hp_t1 Karzai's half brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, has been assassinated by one of his bodyguards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted July 12, 2011 http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/1....html?hpt=hp_t1 Karzai's half brother, Ahmed Wali Karzai, has been assassinated by one of his bodyguards. that's halfway to improving the country then assuming the reports of him being a drug dealing thug are correct,which being Afghanistan,they will be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted July 14, 2011 FFS, can't they even hold a funeral in peace? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notaguest 16 Posted August 30, 2011 Hamed karzai is finished as Afghan president (in 2014) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,867 Posted July 7, 2021 https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-end-this-failed-mission-says-former-afghan-president-hamid-karzai-as-he-blames-us-and-its-allies-for-rise-in-terrorism-12349017 He's still in Afghanistan in his "heavily-protected" home while Taliban seems to be taking control of the country. Afghanistan's border guards and soldiers are fleeing to Tajikistan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,867 Posted August 13, 2021 On 07/07/2021 at 15:58, arghton said: https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-end-this-failed-mission-says-former-afghan-president-hamid-karzai-as-he-blames-us-and-its-allies-for-rise-in-terrorism-12349017 He's still in Afghanistan in his "heavily-protected" home while Taliban seems to be taking control of the country. Afghanistan's border guards and soldiers are fleeing to Tajikistan. https://www.wsj.com/articles/taliban-seize-kandahar-prepare-to-march-on-kabul-11628846975 Taliban preparing to march to Kabul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted August 31, 2021 Just a follow up on Hamid Karzai; the Taliban have relieved him of his security guards and his vehicles, effectively placing him under house arrest. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,073 Posted November 13, 2021 thinking about putting him in my AO list for next year in case the Taliban would… you know… kill him ? what do you think of his inclusion in any pool ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,844 Posted November 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Lafaucheuse said: thinking about putting him in my AO list for next year in case the Taliban would… you know… kill him ? what do you think of his inclusion in any pool ? Hmmm thought about this one myself. The Taliban want to cement their power and tighten their grasp on the country. Though they are killing ordinary civilians who collaborated or helped western forces, I imagine they won't want to rock the boat. There's a huge amount of resentment for the Taliban in the country and taking out a primary opponent whose power is now zilch would be a bit pointless. Plus Karzai is an ally of the western powers. It would be seen as an act of aggression with intimidation as its purpose. Strategically it wouldn't make sense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,073 Posted November 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Hmmm thought about this one myself. The Taliban want to cement their power and tighten their grasp on the country. Though they are killing ordinary civilians who collaborated or helped western forces, I imagine they won't want to rock the boat. There's a huge amount of resentment for the Taliban in the country and taking out a primary opponent whose power is now zilch would be a bit pointless. Plus Karzai is an ally of the western powers. It would be seen as an act of aggression with intimidation as its purpose. Strategically it wouldn't make sense. Yeah you’re probably right. However, is « sense » a word which fits with the talibans’ action ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,867 Posted November 13, 2021 He seems to be collaborating with the Taliban currently but wouldn't be suprised if another group or an individual decided to kill him or if he died in some kind of a conflict.. Staying in Afghanistan was a mistake, lots of people and groups out there want him dead. It has happened to President Burhanuddin Rabbani, Prime Ministers Arsala Rahmani Daulat and Abdul Sabur Farid Kohistani, could happen to Karzai too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,073 Posted November 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, arghton said: He seems to be collaborating with the Taliban currently but wouldn't be suprised if another group or an individual decided to kill him or if he died in some kind of a conflict.. Staying in Afghanistan was a mistake, lots of people and groups out there want him dead. It has happened to President Burhanuddin Rabbani, Prime Ministers Arsala Rahmani Daulat and Abdul Sabur Farid Kohistani, could happen to Karzai too. Al Qaida wants him dead for years, there were attacks against him already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,130 Posted January 31, 2023 Karzai's mother dead at 80. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OneManJury 84 Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, drol said: Karzai's mother dead at 80. I always think of him when I go into a pub for the first time when I say ‘Where’s the Karzai?’. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
