The arrest of top Taliban military commander Baradar was rightly praised and led many to tout the active help of the Pakistani Intel service (ISI) as a sign of fresh cooperation. The story was first reported by the NY Times and that was certainly the spin put on it by the administration. Today the NYT has a new piece that puts this capture in an entirely different light. It wouldn't be the first time they have gamed the system.
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Feb 17 2010, 03:28 AM
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