Indian country n.— «As an embeded journalist in Afghanistan last winter, I traveled hundreds of miles with soldiers through what they refer to as “indian country”—hostile regions teeming with Taliban sympathizers in black...
Johnny Jihad n. a Muslim or Muslim combatant. Editorial Note: After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, this term was first used in reference to John Walker Lindh, an American citizen who fought on behalf of the Taliban in Afghanistan. In 2003...
Johnny Jihad n.— «Already the liberal apologia machine is cranking up. “Jihad Johnny” is really just another “victim” of the Taliban, doncha know.» —“Re: American Taliban Fighter Says Followed His...
Rummy’s Dummies n.— «It’s only the tribal leaders “loyal to the new Afghan government of Karzai” who are getting wiped out at the moment, thanks to the Taliban’s superior counterintelligence convincing Rummy’s Dummies to bomb...
merk v.— «I’ve spent the last month listening non-stop to both sides of the Trim Taliban white—Boogeyman, and the one over fire hydrant that’s just him methodically and comprehensively merking people.» —“The thread that’s totally and...
interview without coffee n.— «Eighteen Taliban were killed and dozens wounded and taken prisoner. I imagine they will be given a fair but tough interrogation—what the lads call interview without coffee.» —“Daring raid fails to nab...