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Archive for the ‘Opinions’ Category

How did the Taliban win control of the cities so quickly?

After American announced their withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Taliban was able to capture the provincial cities at an astonishing speed. The Afghan military did not put up any resistance to the Taliban. Many observers said that the Afghan soldiers were not paid and were not willing to fight the Taliban. I heard another story. The...

When the shit hits the fence, it’s not easy to be Uncle Sam’s running dog

Below is an extract from 20.8.2021 report in The Telegraph, Britain’s foremost rightwing daily. Cartoon: Carlos Laytuff: MintPress News “Joe Biden: UK and allies had choice to remain in Afghanistan. US president hits back at criticism as parents pass their children to soldiers at Kabul airport amid worsening chaos. Joe Biden...

Private driving instructors will be a feature of the past soon

I read with disgust and sadness that private driving instructors will be a feature of the past soon. The reason is that the Traffic Police has stopped issuing license for driving instructors since 1987 and there will not be anymore private driving instructors when the remaining ones reach the mandatory retirement age of 75. It...

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