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In reply to the discussion: Taliban Press Conference: "There is a huge difference between us now and 20 years ago" [View all]PufPuf23
(8,759 posts)Words now and actions over time may and likely will be different.
Best hope is that the current situation calms rapidly and everyone that wants to get out, gets out.
Some items, specifically, "[We] are committed to the rights of women under the system of [Islamic law]", are unlikely to be fair to women nor acceptable to the sensibilities of most Americans.
POTUS Biden and the Democratic Party are taking a political hit that likely could not be avoided. IMO this is the product of an immediate failure in intelligence and military planning; TFG's agreement with Taliban; and the whole sorry mess when GWB et al decided to invade rather than have special ops (as happened) address UBL.
Here is TFG's agreement (that I read for the first time today, and did not know existed). Everyone should read this (short).
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Agreement-For-Bringing-Peace-to-Afghanistan-02.29.20.pdf