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U.S. Warns Citizens Against Travel to Afghanistan

Now, this comes under the heading of "Doh!" The U.S. Embassy today warned Americans to be cautious when traveling in Afghanistan and to be very cautious when moving about in Kabul.

The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is warning American citizens to be very cautious traveling in the capital city of Kabul after getting information about a possible threat against Kabul University.

Well, I guess if you’re there as a government contractor or student (why would an American student go to Kabul University), it might be understandable for an American to be in Afghanistan. Actually, no, its not! Who in their right mind would be in Afghanistan? Its a dangerous country.

The warnings to American citizens come as the Afghanistan government is seeking the release of South Korean hostages seized by Taliban militants more than a week ago.

In case anyone didn’t notice, the Taliban are resurrected and vital, the imaginary border with Pakistan means nothing, and Musharraf’s government could fall at any time…leading to either another military leader (dictator) or a take-over by jihadists (even if by proxy).

More from our government:

The embassy urged them to: be aware of surroundings; vary times and routes of travel; avoid traveling after dark; do not travel alone; avoid crowded areas and demonstrations; avoid Afghan and international government buildings and compounds; and do not approach any international or local military or government convoys.

Masters of understatement.

"Tap" it at RCP.