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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Are Hearts and Minds Being Won or Lost in Afghanistan?

    General Stanley McChrystal says success against the Taliban depends on support from the Afghan people, but public opinion is fast turning sour. Reports of election fraud could sap all confidence in President Hamid Karzai and, if he wins, political opponents might turn to violence.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    General Stanley McChrystal says success against the Taliban depends on support from the Afghan people, but public opinion is fast turning sour. Reports of election fraud could sap all confidence in President Hamid Karzai and, if he wins, political opponents might turn to violence. If more US troops are needed, contractors for non-combat roles could reduce the number, but contractors guarding the US embassy are accused of misbehavior Afghans find shocking. We hear more today as questions remain about President Obama's objectives.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anand Gopal

      New America Foundation

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      Stephen Biddle

      George Washington University / Council on Foreign Relations

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      Brian Katulis

      senior fellow at the Center for American Progress

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    2 of 3
    Are Hearts and Minds Being Won or Lost in Afghanistan?
    1. 0:00Pfizer Fined $2.3 Billion for Illegal Marketing of Drugs
    2. 7:00Are Hearts and Minds Being Won or Lost in Afghanistan?You’re reading this
    3. 44:16Price War Continues in Southern California Grocery Stores
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