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Well, no, merely flip (none / 0)

Some of it IS going into Afghani opium.

But the opium trade can really absorb only a small portion.

The Fates are kind.

by Gaianne on Mon Nov 5th, 2007 at 11:15:15 PM EST
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Re: Well, no, merely flip (none / 0)

Sorry for my curt response. I was looking for an explanation more along the lines of what Chris provided below.

I must say I know very little about the parallel economy aspect, but I don't doubt it plays a role.

by Loefing on Tue Nov 6th, 2007 at 03:29:07 AM EST
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Re: Well, no, merely flip (none / 0)

I believe that the opium comment was what is often referred to as 'snark'. A humorous and not entirely serious response to an inquiry. This we encourage. You will be expected to read with some small amount of skepticism, so as to be able to recognize the phenomena. Failure to do so, and indications of inability or unwillingness to amused engagement on such occasions, will be mercilessly mocked!

by someone (s0me1smail(a)gmail(d)com) on Tue Nov 6th, 2007 at 03:53:17 AM EST
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Re: Well, no, merely flip (none / 1)

can't be that much money going into it, apparently the criminals involved have to sell pirate dvds to Support the trade

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Tue Nov 6th, 2007 at 09:52:41 AM EST
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