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September 17, 2009: The Unwinnable War in Afghanistan
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September 17, 2009
The Unwinnable War in Afghanistan
If America wins the war in Afghanistan, it will get nothing but its initials as the high score on the big board of history.
Tags:  John Oliver, Afghanistan, wars, international affairs, weather, video games
Views: 73,515
Posted: 09/17/09
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September 16, 2009
Guest(s):Bill Clinton
Ernie Anastos steals Jon's catch phrase, and Hamid Karzai is accused of rigging Afghanistan's election. John Oliver says America should treat the war in Afghanistan like a video game, and Bill Clinton believes Barack Obama will pass health care reform.
   

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