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December 26, 2008

On converting terrorists to helping fight the WOT - one little blue pill at a time

Topics: War on Terror
Well, actually it was four little blue pills:
From the WaPo via The Corner:

The Afghan chieftain looked older than his 60-odd years, and his bearded face bore the creases of a man burdened with duties as tribal patriarch and husband to four younger women. His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift.

Four blue pills. Viagra.

"Take one of these. You'll love it," the officer said. Compliments of Uncle Sam.

The enticement worked. The officer, who described the encounter, returned four days later to an enthusiastic reception. The grinning chief offered up a bonanza of information about Taliban movements and supply routes -- followed by a request for more pills....
Viagra, just another way to make friends and influence people - it's creative - and that's the American way.

Posted by Hyscience at December 26, 2008 2:15 PM



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