>>... Keep in mind that in Afghanistan really only Kabul is secure. The Prime Minister is operating more like a mayor still.
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>I read a few months back how it's reverting to a "frontier town", lawless, corrupt state, losing its infrastructure and wester attributes like night clubs, and of the journalists' increasing feeling of unease, etc. I wouldn't go there "for a big clock" (but I'd gladly send John there!) :-)

I swear it sounds like you just described good old Memphis, TN!