27 December 2008

Hearts, minds and nudge,nudge...

...winkie, winkie...
The CIA tackles the problem by aiming low — or getting people high — depending on your understanding of the word.

It’s secret weapon: viagra. After all, when a man has matrimonial obligations to a harem of women he may need all the help he can get.

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.
(h/t sda)