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7. The Saudis were one of the Taliban's few open supporters

Tue Aug 17, 2021, 03:13 PM

Aug 2021

before the invasion. Expect them to return, if they ever left.

KSA is more sensitive to excesses that may make Islam look bad.

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Taliban 2.0 versus The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia [View all] bluewater Aug 2021 OP

The Taliban have a tradition of sexually abusing little boys jmbar2 Aug 2021 #2

No one should expect logical consistency from the Taliban bluewater Aug 2021 #4

In approximately the same way sarisataka Aug 2021 #8

Maybe it's not so much about being gay or sex Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #11

Well said. bluewater Aug 2021 #6

Now that you mention it... "taliban" means "students" bluewater Aug 2021 #10

The Saudis were one of the Taliban's few open supporters Eugene Aug 2021 #7

Is that more liberal? jmbar2 Aug 2021 #12