One of them is the political situation. Afghanistan held elections in August but the results are contested amidst allegations of fraud.

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But Secretary Gates has a different view, saying the political problems in Afghanistan go beyond allegations of fraud in the election,and include widespread corruption.

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A resurgent Taliban have been able to extend their influence to larger chunks of the country, which is now facing potential political turmoil following a presidential election tainted by allegations of fraud.

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The Supreme Court is due to hear cases on political violence, electoral fraud, intimidation of the press and the government's intention to strip citizenship from scores of thousands of Zimbabweans, including those of British descent.

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Just as the market cannot work if products are sold through widespread misrepresentation or fraud, the political marketplace cannot function when Obama is free to make up the positions of his opponent, and campaign against those fabrications, without media supposed watchdogs holding him accountable for this fraudulent misconduct.

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The pious fraud was no longer political, but had become economic.

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