Karzai Rival Pulls Out Of Race

American VoicesWorld ISSUE 45•45 Nov 3, 2009

Afghan presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah withdrew his candidacy six days before a scheduled runoff election, calling into question the legitimacy of Hamid Karzai's government. What do you think?

  • “The election was corrupt to its very core. There was not a single warlord on the ballot."”

    Greg Dwyer –
    Lumber Piler

  • “Wait, he backed out? And here I've still got all these 'Abdullah Abdullah '09' signs up in my yard like a jackass."”

    Molli Simpson –
    Medical Parasitologist

  • “He'll be fine. It's only a matter of time till someone offers him a sweet 10-goat book deal."”

    Ed Finkler –
    Jig Grinder

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