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That's how U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke is referred to in this interview on a pro-Taliban Website. (Hat tip: Danger Room)

I know these pious guys mean it as an insult, but I think it's actually a pretty badass nickname. Can't wait to see what they do with "McChrystal."

 
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CURIOUS OBSERVER

2:22 PM ET

June 29, 2009

Taliban not alone

I imagine the Timorese give him the same appellation.

 

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