http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/enThu, 30 Oct 2008 12:27:59 -0000http://washingtonindependent.com/15831/oh-noes-negotiating-with-the-taliban1#comment-3392594Not to forget the Russian government and the British government, both of whom sacrificed entire armies in the valleys of Afghanistan before going home bloodied and newly smartened about the value of diplomacy. Too bad for all the mothers' sons (and increasingly daughters) who have to be sacrificed to that stupidity.halThu, 30 Oct 2008 12:27:59 -0000