Afghanistan has fallen

[GreyGhost]

If there are deposits of raw earth metals in Afghanistan then things will get interesting.

If there were significant deposits, I doubt the US would have pulled out. The cynic in me says it took them 20 years to conduct a thorough geological survey of the country and then decided it wasn't worth staying there.

 

[backmarkerducati]

They look to be a good, mostly untapped, source of lithium, plus a good source for copper, gold, etc.

It is one of the reasons everyone theorizes PRC will take a kick at the can next.

 

[backmarkerducati]

Goes without saying but @J_F thanks for your service---now on many levels.

 

[Evoex]

I didn’t disrespect you, I asked a question and put a point forward.

You answered and now this?

To be fair;
You made a blanket statement that no one here probably did anything. He responded and then you posted “see no one”.

It was probably unintended but if I was him I’d have a thing to say to you as well

 

[backmarkerducati]

I didn’t disrespect you, I asked a question and put a point forward.

You answered and now this?

He answered in #167 and then again in #169 and what again did you answer? You didn't do what?

In fact you disrespected every Canadian that served there IMO.

 

[ToSlow]

My intentions was not to disrespect anyone.

But one person laying it on the line of the dozen in this thread proves my point.

 

[Evoex]

Put it down to a poor choice of words, happens to the best of us. I would say your overall point does stand.

 

[backmarkerducati]

So you know i came from a military family.

That makes it even worse BTW. What would your family think about it?

 

[ToSlow]

That makes it even worse BTW. What would your family think about it?

How does that make it worse?

You have no clue what you’re talking about

 

[backmarkerducati]

Put it down to a poor choice of words, happens to the best of us. I would say your overall point does stand.

Poor choice of words usually results in a simple "my bad, sorry" not a double down.

 

[J_F]

and we still are seeing Hunter Biden in his underwear

I have no problem with @ToSlow
just a little dig at him

 

[Evoex]

Poor choice of words usually results in a simple "my bad, sorry" not a double down.

He is a Newfie, we have to forgive the communication skills!

 

[ToSlow]

To lighten up the mood

 

[Evoex]

not directed at anyone, just for the laugh

 

[Mad Mike]

Why not let them? We let Saudi Arabia do that, and we arm them. All because we want their oil, we turn a blind eye.

Afghanistan has a lot of untapped natural resources. And the Taliban of today, are not those of the 1990s. They'll push to legitimize their government, because life must go on, and after 4 decades of war, peace isn't a bad thing.

If it means not sparking another war by giving amnesty to those who worked for the previous government, and they let women work which brings in more tax revenue and doubles their economic output. It is likely not the end of their world.

No problem with hem becoming an Emirate, not so sure about a Califate as that inherently rings trouble.

As for natural resources, they do have lots. They know where they are but are not equipped to do this alone. They will need huge foreign investment in order to commercialize. That would likely be a China thing (they'll go anywhere), I doubt European or American interests will go invest there unless they feel the human and political risks are stable.

Won't be easy, won't be soon.

 

[Matt Rain]

Yep as expected, no one.

You folks can get your giggle at what i said. Try to prove me wrong.

For the record, I wasn't making fun of you. I didn't even mean to quote your post.

Read somewhere today: "If you understand the situation in Afghanistan, that means it wasn't well explained to you."

 

[Chris-CJ]

If anyone wishes to help ....

How Canadians can help - Canada.ca

How to volunteer or donate to help Afghan refugees.

www.canada.ca

 

[Roadghost]

Anyone notice how many Taliban get around on motorcycles?

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not directed at anyone, just for the laugh

Was thinking of taking a trip there to let them know that I have all the answers. Will ride my KTM.

 

[Hack]

'Saw a thing earlier today.... 'Looks like elements of the Northern Alliance have saddled up and are heading south...

Skip the first 30 seconds...

 

[bitzz]

Anyone notice how many Taliban get around on motorcycles?


Was thinking of taking a trip there to let them know that I have all the answers. Will ride my KTM.

Aren't they Honda/Hero bikes? The Toyota Hilux of motorcycles. I don't hear anybody accusing Honda of abetting the TERRORISTS.

...but yeah, I always refer to motorcycle newsgroups to answers to complex socio/political issues
Where else would you turn?
Good luck with your ride in the desert. Thoughts and prayers