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2020-02-03 Afghanistan

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Posted by Besoeker 2020-02-03 05:43|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 Since those at the peace talks only represent one branch of the Taliban, never mind all the other groups infesting the landscape for the purpose of killing any who oppose them ruling that particular neighbourhood, including native warlord types, it is simply impossible for the Taliban in question to reduce overall violence in Afghanistan. So there’s that.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-02-03 11:18|| 2020-02-03 11:18|| Front Page Top

#2 It's like the old frontier. Chiefs were nominal leaders not in the sense of the Western Civ concept of leaders. Negotiating with them didn't necessarily obligate members of the 'tribe' to adhere or follow the agreed aspects of 'treaties'. Besides, as long as Pakistan is still here, there will be no peace.

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-02-03 11:32|| 2020-02-03 11:32|| Front Page Top

#3 Besides, as long as Pakistan is still here, there will be no peace.

Well, that and the poppies.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2020-02-03 11:42|| 2020-02-03 11:42|| Front Page Top

#4 Well Procopius2k, speaking of following the peace treaties. I can't say that I blame them.

Posted by Texhooey 2020-02-03 21:16|| 2020-02-03 21:16|| Front Page Top

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