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[–] anarchiddy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don’t really know what you think that proves?

Nothing.... I'm not claiming any kind of political alignment here, only that the taliban shares an origin with the mujaheddin

that’s not even close to fucking true.

You detailed the relationship between the Taliban and the ISI, which I don't disagree with. But Mullah Omar was absolutely a part of the Hezb-i Islami Khalis, and then later formed the Taliban. You can disagree with the relative influence of that relationship with the US and mujaheddin if you want, but the relationship is there either way.

But playing dumb is your specialty, isn’t it? You do this all the fucking time.

I don't know who you think I am, but I haven't had that many interactions with you. I'm a little confused by the hostility.

“If only the Soviets were allowed to massacre Afghanistan with impunity, we wouldn’t have to deal with this pesky BLOWBACK of Pakistani imperialism in Afghanistan!”

Jesus fuck, not at all, and where you got that conclusion from is completely beyond my comprehension. The soviets share just as much blame for the chaos that ensued after they withdrew as the US does, and Pakistan bears responsibility, too. Arming militant fundamentalist groups as your method of intervention doesn't come without consequences.