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Read the US military version of what happened in Afghanistan. According to the generals in charge, the bomb was nowhere near Cheney, not even inside the base. The US military does not believe the bomb was intended for Cheney; they do not believe the bombers knew Cheney was in-country.
Pay attention to the details. Cheney's overnight presence on the base was the result of a last-minute change of plans, a sudden change in schedule. Cheney was supposed to be gone already. If the bombers were planning to hit Cheney, then they would have been a day late, had his plans not suddenly changed.
According to those in charge in Afghanistan, the Taliban/Al-Qaeda does not possess the capability to respond so quickly to such a change of plans. So even if "the terrorists" knew Cheney was planning to visit Afghanistan, they would have planned the bombing earlier, according to the schedule they would have possessed. They do not possess the ability to suddenly arm a suicide bomber and get him to such a target, on less than 24 hours notice.
That's all according to the military and other officials in Afghanistan. You know, the people with their feet on the ground. I guess much of America would rather listen to the pundits. You know - the people with their feet in their mouths.
