Afghanistan and Wyoming: A Comparison

[alocispepraluger102]

Afghanistan and Wyoming: A Comparison

December 24th, 2006

The distance between Wyoming and Afghanistan is extensive, reaching nearly 800 thousand miles. The country of Afghanistan is a land-locked mass of desolation, populated by a unique breed of people, most of whom possess livestock and/or firearms. None of the vehicles are required to pass an emmissions test, and many of the drivers are skilled on dirt thoroughfares. Everywhere you turn there is construction of some sort taking place.

The landscape itself is a variation of mountains, valleys, rivers, sparsely populated urban collections of a relatively simplistic nature, one tree on the Eastern side and many on the Western, lots of rocks and dirt, and snow. The countryside is primarily the same color as the University of Wyoming athletic teams, as is Wyoming’s beautiful countryside. The dust is ubiquitous; it is alive and has ninja-like qualities, efficiently sneaking up on you and lurking at every turn. It is bordered to the South by Pakistan, which it aspires to be like in all things. But, like Colorado, Pakistan has more people and thinks it is better than Afghanistan.

The animals, both wild and domestic, are all free range, which means at any given moment one could find itself fused to the framework of your automobile. Large spiders run rampant. A similarly common phenomenon is the relentless ration of high-speed winds which one becomes oblivious to after enough torment. The weather can change at a moment’s notice.

There are more animals than people, and at least six cars for every citizen. There are more trucks than any other type of vehicle. Many of the citizens speak broken English. It is not advisable to drink the water in some places. A portion of the population still uses outhouses. The children all want to live somewhere else. Many people move away, only to return later. There are still early-model tractors in use. Many people attend religious services, sometimes because there is nothing else to do. Each village has at least a mechanic who can fix anything with anything else, a grocer, and sometimes a gas station. It takes a long time to get from one end to the other. The tourists always stand out. You don’t need to lock your door sometimes, and sometimes there are no doors anyways. Everyone seems to know everyone else. Some scientists speculate that Afghanistan is Wyoming’s less desirable twin.

The above description of Afghanistan might give some the impression that it sucks terribly, however, such is not the case. Well, at least not for the reason that first crosses one’s mind. The point is, being that I am from Wyoming, and even though I am far from home, I see a lot of things that remind me of the big double-u y. It is obvious that the folks back home keep us in their minds and hearts, and we appreciate everything you do to support us over here. Don’t ever think that your actions go unnoticed–we see it. We are bombarded with thoughtful gifts and letters and thanks from you all each day. It is clear that you care, but I wanted you all to know that you are in our hearts also.

Have a Merry Christmas!

–Senior Airman Dan Donche, 20th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, Afghanistan

http://www.casperstartribune.net/militaryBlog/

Edited January 7, 2007 by alocispepraluger102

[J Larsen]

The distance between Wyoming and Afghanistan is extensive, reaching nearly 800 thousand miles.

Mr. Donche could use a new geography book.

[alocispepraluger102]

The distance between Wyoming and Afghanistan is extensive, reaching nearly 800 thousand miles.

Mr. Donche could use a new geography book.

that comment, i think, was tongue-in-cheek.

[J Larsen]

I think a lot of it is tongue in cheek - I think he is trying to cultivate a bit of a Kurt Vonnegut vibe.

[alocispepraluger102]

I think a lot of it is tongue in cheek - I think he is trying to cultivate a bit of a Kurt Vonnegut vibe.

aye