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duforsure

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1. More indications this was a set up all along,

Reply to onetexan (Original post)

Fri Aug 20, 2021, 08:05 AM

Aug 2021

But who was really behind it, putin? Wouldn't surprise me. The release of the terrorist Baradar, and 5,000 of his fighters helped cause this now. Was the peace deal done for their release?

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And here it is folks: Admission by the Con's own lackeys that deal w Taliban was a bad one [View all] onetexan Aug 2021 OP

More indications this was a set up all along, duforsure Aug 2021 #1

The former Afghan President is FalloutShelter Aug 2021 #3

+1 K&R onetexan Aug 2021 #5

The president of Afghan would not give Trump a cut. Baitball Blogger Aug 2021 #7

A few other Trump self-interest factors too. JHB Aug 2021 #4

Indeed, a set up. Who was really behind the Republican "moves" with the Taliban? Champp Aug 2021 #9

The story that Corporate McPravda missed. Kid Berwyn Aug 2021 #2

Precisely! All the media outlets should be harping on this other than Rachel Maddow. onetexan Aug 2021 #6

They didn't miss it, it went against their narrative. spanone Aug 2021 #10

The truth malaise Aug 2021 #8

Still, why did Biden... zentrum Aug 2021 #11

+1. At this point, it doesn't matter what trump did in Afghanistan. We should have known better. Hoyt Aug 2021 #12

Believe what? The pullout was necessary & the outcome predictable onetexan Aug 2021 #13

+100 usaf-vet Aug 2021 #14

These narratives are criticisms of Biden- he chose to withdraw. David__77 Aug 2021 #15

Why can't the media report this? yardwork Aug 2021 #16

Pompeo "signed a surrender agreement with the Taliban" gratuitous Aug 2021 #17