Does anyone have any thoughts or doubts as to whether or not the Northern Alliance is really an alliance?I find it hard to believe that these guys are kicking so much ass.I heard some counterterrorism expert say that the Northern Alliance does what is good for them no matter who's expense it is at.Apparently there is evidence that they have sold weapons to the taliban recently for exorbitant prices.He also said that they burned the russians because of their two-facedness and their inability to be trusted.What does everybody know or think?

If the Northern Alliance turns on us we can always start killing them [rolleyes]

Well put DK-PROF.Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels this way.I have had this conversation with many people recently and may have never even considered that the Northern Alliance might be a back stabbing force.Fire up the EnolaGay and remove them from the map!

You are talking about a third world society largely ruled by opium-addicted tribal leaders. It is an ethnic, tribal existence very similar to that of the Central African nations. Also similar to former Yugoszlavian states. If it were not for strong, totalitarian rulers, the regions will revert back to ethnic, tribal violence.

The civil war between the Hootoo and Totsi tribes of Rwanda is a perfect example of what happens after a dictatorial military regieme falls.

Also what happened in Yugoszlavia after the fall of the Soviet Union. Before USSR, Tito ruled the Slavic states with an iron fist.

History will teach us everything.

You are right on target DK-Prof!  I almost puke when I hear the NA called "freedom fighters"!

Daman