Was Thursday’s election in Afghanistan a step forward for representative democracy in the South Asian nation? What exactly does President Obama aim to accomplish in Afghanistan anyhow? Also, Arianna Huffington and Tony Blankley explore the possible connections between the CIA and Blackwater and consider the current status of the health care debate as Robert Scheer moderates. –KA

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