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2021-08-19 Afghanistan

US freezes assets of Afghanistan central banks as Taliban takeover

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Posted by trailing wife 2021-08-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [12 views ] Top
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#1 As America's attempt to Westernize Afghanistan by force fails, Kabul may now find its place in Russian & Chinese-dominated Eurasia

Posted by Trump B. Baque6876 2021-08-19 00:25|| 2021-08-19 00:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Gotta protect Langley's 'Miscellaneous Operating Costs', don't you see.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2021-08-19 09:33|| 2021-08-19 09:33|| Front Page Top

#3 No idea what it's ultimate destination may yet be. But I have to ask if given the current situation, with thousands of foreigners and Afghan nationals desperate to leave if this is an especially good strategic move. Just another fine example of 'expertise' on display.

Posted by Cesare 2021-08-19 12:34|| 2021-08-19 12:34|| Front Page Top

#4 Hand their country over to terrorists. Steal their money. Weird that no one trusts us.

Posted by Angstrom 2021-08-19 16:17|| 2021-08-19 16:17|| Front Page Top

#5 Of course, the only relevant question today is ... what kind of ice cream is Slo Jo eating?

Posted by Angstrom 2021-08-19 16:18|| 2021-08-19 16:18|| Front Page Top

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