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In reply to the discussion: Afghanistan's Taliban order women to cover up head to toe [View all]stopdiggin
(15,471 posts)18. reluctantly. one has to agree
A very substantial majority of the country - in the final result, had little real objection to Taliban governance, or rules. (and that after having had the advantage of living under that rule, and being quite well aware of its implications, previously)
Yes, I feel great sympathy for the women and children, living once again under harsh and repressive strictures. While also recognizing that a good percentage of women were/are also in support of this type of strict social order as well. (as they so often are) It appears, from this perspective, a great social tragedy. But - the Afghan people, in large part, chose to roll back the clock.
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they've controlled a lot for a long time but just now are getting their fascist abortion wishes
Skittles
May 2022
#50
I hope republicans don't get any additional oppressive ideas, they seem to like sharia law.
mysteryowl
May 2022
#5
This started 1500 years ago when one religous zealot told another to cover his wives because could
mysteryowl
May 2022
#9
The US/Coalition put 20 years of blood and treasure into "Nation Building" Afghanistan
mn9driver
May 2022
#11
The people got what they wanted, no will to fight as long as the Us was there.
Historic NY
May 2022
#16
Well the bullies are back in full form........the theocracy thugs are so full of shit......
turbinetree
May 2022
#25
No one else there in the Country so who is ogling the women and such? Don't they trust their
SWBTATTReg
May 2022
#27
If they wanted something different the Afghan people would fight the Taliban.
ZonkerHarris
May 2022
#31