Chapter 28: Don't Tread On Us

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Narration:

(Afghanistan being the graveyard of empires..

Answer. False.

A few powerful countries got their asses kicked by some peasants there and they needed a way to save face. So they invented this scary "Graveyard of Empires" to make Afghanistan sound more imposing than it is.

"Oh of course we lost, its the graveyard of empires after all, ooooooo". Bunch of pussies.

It's basically just an excuse.

You never heard the Mongols or the Persians call Afghanistan a "Graveyard of Empires" have you?

- Patricia Dao Ellis, New York Times)

- Patricia Dao Ellis, New York Times)

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20XX

Kabul. Afghanistan

Patricia Dao Ellis

Embedded Journalist

L'Atmosphère Restuarant

(Voice Over, Patricia.

Election Time.

For the first time in Kabul, I started to have a social life.

Patricia: You should try the Foie Gras.. it's delish. (To joseph, in front of her, in full combat gear)

(Voice Over, Patricia.

I hadn't had a haircut in five months, and my split ends and slight curl gave me a frizzy aura.

I had nothing to cover my undereye circles, and I had definitely gained weight and acquired a bad complexion due to a diet of kebabs, rice, bread, and oil.

On this day, I could perform little magic. I smoothed down my hair into a suitable helmet and put on lip gloss and mascara. At least I could show off my blue eyes.)

Joseph: Will do, ma'am. After i scan the surrounding area for insurgents, i'll join you for a bite. (stands up, talks on his radio)

Report..

(inaudible)

Patricia: So this is election day in afghanistan.. it almost feels like home. lotsa influx of election workers, do-gooders, and journalists. i see.. DeutschWelle, France24, CNN... etc. etc.

Joseph: (still looking at his surroundings) Copy that!

(sits down, starts chowing down) This tates good.

Patricia: It's Mystery meat.

Joseph: Excuse me? Mystery meat? (confused)

Patricia: There's a large garden with lots of cats and rabbits, running around.

Joseph: (gulp) What? Oh hell no.. diiid i just eat thumper from bambi? (Horrified) Fuckin Bin Laden!

(spits out his food) This is the last time, i'm eatin out. Blargh!

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