Afghanistan Megathread

[Jibartik]

Originally Posted by Ennewi [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Your words, not mine. There are exceptions as always, so believing any one person based solely on their background is not advisable. People have motives, biases, etc. Roll for perception.

Ahh so then you agree, that in some situations someone who is not native to the land perhaps might be more qualified to comment on Afghanistan.

And. Thanks for realizing that it was wrong to say that the people of Afghanistan are more qualified than a US commander to comment about Afghanistan.

I just wanted that single point to be clear, it is wrong to assume he knows less about the situation, life in Afghanistan, or the people, because he is not from there. Infact he may be better suited in some cases because he is less culturally biased to side with one group over another.

Its like saying non americans cant comment on american politics, or what would be better for us, you could see with the naked eye from jupiter what would be better for most americans. That dont make them say they are gonig to do it!

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Once again, The Wall Street Journal and Fox News are both owned by the same people.

Fake news fake news!

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Sorry your guys' attempted coup failed miserably.

Yeah yknow the whole not bringing guns part really fucks over your chances. That one old lady did have a tiny American flag tho which I imagine the wooden stick for that could give you a nasty poke

[Gatordash]

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Once again, The Wall Street Journal and Fox News are both owned by the same people.

The article says they have two sources that both confirmed the same thing. I guess you can believe they made it up if you want.

The cable, sent via the State Department’s confidential dissent channel, warned of rapid territorial gains by the Taliban and the subsequent collapse of Afghan security forces, and offered recommendations on ways to mitigate the crisis and speed up an evacuation, the two people said.

The cable, dated July 13, also called for the State Department to use tougher language in describing the atrocities being committed by the Taliban, one of the people said.

[Ennewi]

Originally Posted by Jibartik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You heard it hear folks, literally nobody here can have an opinion on homelessness, we must all take Gwaihir's word for any and all potential problems and solutions related to it.

Someone just acknowledged experiencing it firsthand and instead of asking them questions, you chose to use the opportunity to be hyperbolic, to be argumentative when others are interested in having a debate.

[Horza]

Originally Posted by Jibartik [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Fake news fake news!

Murdoch-owned publications are sensationalist garbage, don't forget they got us into this mess in the first place.

[Ravager]

If you defend the rioters, before you argue any more, just stop and think and answer this question: "Why were they there?"

[Jibartik]

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Murdoch-owned publications are sensationalist garbage, don't forget they got us into this mess in the first place.

Well that they may have, but what news is ok?

[unsunghero]

Originally Posted by Ravager [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

If you defend the rioters, before you argue any more, just stop and think and answer this question: "Why were they there?"

Can you point out where someone is defending the rioters?

Pointing out that they didn’t have guns, maybe because they were too stupid to bring guns for all I know, is not defending the rioters

Pointing out that no one was murdered is simply stating a fact. Another fact is that they trespassed in a federal building, which they are currently in jail for

I’m saying that the “insurrection” on Jan 6 is nothing like an actual insurrection in Afghanistan. Dems just love to use the term because it sounds so serious and provocative. But I’m glad you called it a riot, because that’s a lot more accurate of a description, you seem to have a good understanding of it

[Jibartik]

These rioters are mostly peaceful protestors

These rioters are insurrectionists

It's dumb and bad gaslighting.

[Ravager]

Originally Posted by unsunghero [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Can you point out where someone is defending the rioters?

Pointing out that they didn’t have guns, maybe because they were too stupid to bring guns for all I know, is not defending the rioters

Pointing out that no one was murdered is simply stating a fact. Another fact is that they trespassed in a federal building, which they are currently in jail for

I’m saying that the “insurrection” on Jan 6 is nothing like an actual insurrection in Afghanistan. Dems just love to use the term because it sounds so serious and provocative. But I’m glad you called it a riot, because that’s a lot more accurate of a description, you seem to have a good understanding of it

The intent was to overturn the election and overthrow government, so yeah, it was insurrection, no matter how stupidly incompetent it was. That was the point of the exercise I proposed.