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5. Yeah, I think that's probably off the table now.

Mon Aug 16, 2021, 11:32 AM

Aug 2021

If we do not recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan, there's no way they're getting that money.

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A modest (and slightly selfish) suggestion re: Afghanistan... [View all] Wounded Bear Aug 2021 OP

We're still giving Afghanistan 4.7 billion a year for awhile. jimfields33 Aug 2021 #1

I would suggest that that amount should be provisional going forward...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #2

Yeah, I think that's probably off the table now. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2021 #5

Maybe teach the Taliban a lesson on making deals with trump... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #6

I've always been basically happy with their medical system... Wounded Bear Aug 2021 #4

Its not free money. maxsolomon Aug 2021 #8