The War In Afghanistan Grinds On

U.S. Army soldiers search buildings and homes during a mission in Khost province, Afghanistan, July 17, 2011. U.S Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Watson

Afghan Transition Tempered By Continuing Violence -- Seattle PI/AP

SIRAQULA, Afghanistan (AP) — Shortly after the call to prayer resounded over the harvested poppy fields near Salaam Bazaar, two Taliban commanders were heard on their radios asking how their forces are doing.

The number of Taliban fighters who respond varies, but in the last month a squad of U.S. Marines at a small patrol base here in northern Helmand province counted 80 to 100 different radio call signs. The fighters usually thank God for their fortunes, report their casualties and track movements by the Marines.

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My Comment: This AP story clearly indicates to me that the Taliban are not losing .... and we are not winning.