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		modoc on Aug 21, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How Do Afghan Drug Lords Spend All That Loot? How about FOOD!

aaronblohowiak on Aug 21, 2009 [–]

There is no food shortage. There is a food distribution problem.

modoc on Aug 22, 2009 | [–]

Afghanistan is having massive food shortages and food prices are through the roof. Hunger is a VERY serious problem there.

Growing corn for biodiesel would make very little sense.

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