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stopdiggin

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6. I don't have direct evidence of this

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Sat Aug 14, 2021, 03:20 AM

Aug 2021

but I think the real question here (given both the history - and commonplace geopolitical machinations) -- is why the heck wouldn't they? Leaving Trump and the Republicans quite aside ... It's weaken, sap and humiliate (whenever possible) your opponent 101.

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Who Supplies The Taliban - Where Do They Get Their Money From.... [View all] global1 Aug 2021 OP

Doubtful, but you may consider religious affiliations. Oil. Hatred of the US. Nt jaysunb Aug 2021 #1

Good question. mia Aug 2021 #2

uh........poppies. hookaleft Aug 2021 #3

Global heroin trade leftstreet Aug 2021 #4

China just announced they're going to recognize the Taliban if Kabul falls ansible Aug 2021 #5

I don't have direct evidence of this stopdiggin Aug 2021 #6

One of many sources I found... TreasonousBastard Aug 2021 #7

And selling weapons....nt Hotler Aug 2021 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author helpisontheway Aug 2021 #8

Drugs, mining, extortion/taxes, donations, exports, foreign sources. Irish_Dem Aug 2021 #9

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Crazyleftie Aug 2021 #10

+1 dalton99a Aug 2021 #12

Always understood Pakistan was the major supporter Deminpenn Aug 2021 #11

"actually focus on resolving the issues between India and Pakistan" EX500rider Aug 2021 #13