First of all... my friend is a very honest, genuine, and not brainwashed. So... when he tells me things... I believe him. Here's two pictures of him with some Afghans.
http://myspace-948.vo.llnwd.net/0034...40402948_l.jpg
http://myspace-322.vo.llnwd.net/0038...86996322_l.jpg
He describes the enemy as being cowards because when they attack... because they will only attack small groups of American soldiers... and when the do attack, they do it and then run away. He says nothing but good things about the Afghan people. They're nice, polite, and hospitable. The Taliban remnants and Al Qaeda fighters attack in evil and unconventional ways. The rise of women in Afghan society is growing... but they still cover themselves up. However, they are now getting an education and are able to participate in society. He says that the enemy are fearful of the American troops... which seems completely different than the situation in Iraq. Most importantly though... he said: "man so many things have happened since ive been here, so much the news havent covered."
and: "yeah they do, they used to be extremists and fight us till the death but now they give in and give up."