Afghanistandecision '09

Daily Show by John Stewart | Aug. 21, 2009 (Comedy News)

Voter turnout in the Afghan election is low due to Taliban threats to cut off fingers with ink on them. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Fabrice Florin - Aug 21, 2009 - 11:45 AM PDT
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Edited by: Fabrice Florin - Aug 21, 2009 - 11:45 AM PDT
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 by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 21, 2009

Humorous perspective on the Afghan election. This short video clip provides superficial coverage, but makes an important point about the very real dangers which voters face in this election, which some viewers might not be aware of.

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  • Clashes, then calm, as Afghans vote

    GlobalPost by Jean MacKenzie | Aug. 21, 2009 (News Report)
    (Multimedia) Election day in Afghanistan began with a bang. Several of them, actually. Multiple IED explosions in Kabul caused little damage, but made the point that this time, the ...
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