Defeating al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan

Tonight's program on CBS's "60 Minutes" was very informative, but it did not address HOW to now bring the Islamic extremists out of the shadows so that we can defeat them.

I have an idea.  Certain governments such as Iran's have taken lessons from Cuba on how to busy their populace and keep them content.  It is as simple as free food.  Here's how it's implemented.

There's no shortage of food either in Iran or Cuba, in fact both are agriculturally rich and diverse.  However, both governments construct artificial shortages (usually, by selling off their food production overseas).  The government then issues food coupons and rations basic commodities like bread, meat, sugar, and rice.  On certain days of the month (this is always uncertain) commodities reach the consumer level and the populace dutifully lines up to receive its free food.

That was the serious part of my idea.

Only half in jest, I would add that another way to defeat the ungodly would be to air drop free doughnuts and Starbucks coffee at breakfast, and then Big Macs and super size fries at lunch and dinner into the border tribal areas.  Supplemental drops of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, or really any Kraft products, Double Stuffed Oreo cookies, and the occasional Taco Bell Gordito Burrito should all work together to induce the same contented stupor that descends on every US neighborhood after the workday.

Start now.  By springtime they'll be fat and happy.

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