CIA Bribing Afghani Tribal Leaders With Viagra

Hey, whatever works.
I mean, when you’re a decrepit, toothless, illiterate barbarian with four wives something like the little blue pill would be magic:

The Afghan chieftain looked older than his 60-odd years, and his bearded face bore the creases of a man burdened with duties as tribal patriarch and husband to four younger women. His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift.
Four blue pills. Viagra.
“Take one of these. You’ll love it,” the officer said. Compliments of Uncle Sam.
The enticement worked. The officer, who described the encounter, returned four days later to an enthusiastic reception. The grinning chief offered up a bonanza of information about Taliban movements and supply routes — followed by a request for more pills.

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I give our intelligence agencies points for creativity with this one. This is a solution – a partial solution, at least – that bridges gaps and makes everyone happy. Except, of course, the wives who would be the attention of the above mentioned, unwashed barbarian. I doubt they’re as thrilled with whole thing as everyone else.
Of course, I could be wrong about that. Yeesh.
Thanks to Hot Air for this one.