CNN Headline Makes Pro-Taliban Militant Seem Like Friend

CNN has a headline that reads: "Maverick pro-Taliban militant offers to help U.S. forces"

Of course, it doesn't mention the fine print:

An Afghan militant group is willing to "help" U.S. and coalition forces, if they prepare to leave Afghanistan, the group's leader said in a statement given to CNN on Monday.

Hekmatyar did not define what he meant by "help," but is typically understood to mean that the group would stop attacks against coalition forces, stop recruiting members and stop the intimidation of local citizens.

The whole article is written to make it sound as if we should accept his offer or be doomed to the fate of the Soviets in the 80s.

Read the whole article here.