Afghanistan deadline

Skybird · 08-13-21, 04:30 AM

Video not available in Germany due to copyright issues raised by Studiocanal.

Otto Harkaman · 08-13-21, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Video not available in Germany due to copyright issues raised by Studiocanal.

Its the scene from Apocalypse Now where Col Kurtz gives his monologue about how ruthless is the enemy, that it would be impossible to defeat them without the same ruthlessness. Here is another youtube but perhaps anything like this might not be available to you.

Skybird · 08-13-21, 04:50 AM

Thanks. I know the scene and your link also works.

I just found this link. The biggest harassment of the Afghan forces probably is - and we knew it - corruption.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58187410

Skybird · 08-13-21, 07:00 AM

Just a random find, a snippet from a text in "Die Welt" that otherwise is behing a paywall. A German veteran, a sergeant mayor, told the reporter this:

"When I read on the news these days what is happening in Afghanistan: I am not surprised. We knew it was going to come that way. I once asked villagers: What is better, the time under the Taliban or the time with us now? The answer was: the Taliban. Because they are predictable and there was no corruption. Because calm without freedom and with Sharia law is more bearable than constant war with fear for the lives of women and children."

Jimbuna · 08-13-21, 09:14 AM

The US and UK have scrambled reinforcements to Kabul to help evacuate their diplomats, soldiers and citizens as well as thousands of Afghans who have worked with them, as the Taliban advance towards the capital.

The Pentagon announced it would send three battalions, about 3,000 soldiers, to Kabul’s international airport within 24 to 48 hours of the announcement on Thursday. The defence department spokesman, John Kirby, said the reinforcements would help the “safe and orderly reduction” of US nationals and Afghans who worked with the Americans and consequently had been granted special immigrant visas.

The UK said it would send 600 troops, and the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, said Britain was relocating its embassy from the outskirts of the secure Green Zone to a potentially safer location closer to the centre of the capital.

As many as 200 UK diplomats and soldiers are being evacuated, but precise numbers are not being given. Britain expects to evacuate up to 4,000 entitled Afghans as well. Other western governments are also accelerating plans for the evacuation of embassy staff amid fears over the Taliban’s relentless advance across the country.

Canadian special forces will deploy to Afghanistan where embassy staff in Kabul will be evacuated before closing, an official told Associated Press on Thursday.

The German embassy in Kabul put out a tweet on Thursday urging all its citizens to leave the country as fast as possible on commercial flights.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...hanistan-grows

Aktungbby · 08-13-21, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ME

The Russians, having marched across the bridge in retreat; The U.S., doing a bugout like the departure from 'Nam; the Chinese are now preparing to move in with their
globally domineering thinly disguised Road & Belt Initiative to support the new (whichever)regime in Afghanistan... considering that Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan really couldn't handle this region either, Comrade Xi is welcome to try....

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Originally Posted by August

Kabul will likely see scenes like this soon.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

The US and UK have scrambled reinforcements to Kabul to help evacuate their diplomats, soldiers and citizens as well as thousands of Afghans who have worked with them, as the Taliban advance towards the capital.

The Pentagon announced it would send three battalions, about 3,000 soldiers, to Kabul’s international airport within 24 to 48 hours of the announcement on Thursday. The defence department spokesman, John Kirby, said the reinforcements would help the “safe and orderly reduction” of US nationals and Afghans who worked with the Americans and consequently had been granted special immigrant visas.

The UK said it would send 600 troops, and the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, said Britain was relocating its embassy from the outskirts of the secure Green Zone to a potentially safer location closer to the centre of the capital.

As many as 200 UK diplomats and soldiers are being evacuated, but precise numbers are not being given. Britain expects to evacuate up to 4,000 entitled Afghans as well. Other western governments are also accelerating plans for the evacuation of embassy staff amid fears over the Taliban’s relentless advance across the country.

Canadian special forces will deploy to Afghanistan where embassy staff in Kabul will be evacuated before closing, an official told Associated Press on Thursday.

The German embassy in Kabul put out a tweet on Thursday urging all its citizens to leave the country as fast as possible on commercial flights.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...hanistan-grows

DÄS BÜGOUT 102! ie:
How not to look Pukka Sahib in retreat!!...again...

nikimcbee · 08-13-21, 11:48 AM

Needs some with Afghan footage:

LOL, I see nanny big tech strikes again.

Rockstar · 08-13-21, 12:04 PM

After the embassy debacle in Libya precautions must be taken. Reductions in embassy staff and closures are a must. But we just made a very public request to the Taliban to spare our embassy. IMO this is the Talibans moment of truth, do they have what it takes to be a legitimate government or just another embassy burning terrorist group? I think everyone including us are preparing to do business with them.

08-13-21, 04:30 AM	#1
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08-13-21, 04:50 AM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,826 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Thanks. I know the scene and your link also works. I just found this link. The biggest harassment of the Afghan forces probably is - and we knew it - corruption. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-58187410 __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-13-21, 07:00 AM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,826 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Just a random find, a snippet from a text in "Die Welt" that otherwise is behing a paywall. A German veteran, a sergeant mayor, told the reporter this: "When I read on the news these days what is happening in Afghanistan: I am not surprised. We knew it was going to come that way. I once asked villagers: What is better, the time under the Taliban or the time with us now? The answer was: the Taliban. Because they are predictable and there was no corruption. Because calm without freedom and with Sharia law is more bearable than constant war with fear for the lives of women and children." __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-13-21, 09:14 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,511 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The US and UK have scrambled reinforcements to Kabul to help evacuate their diplomats, soldiers and citizens as well as thousands of Afghans who have worked with them, as the Taliban advance towards the capital. The Pentagon announced it would send three battalions, about 3,000 soldiers, to Kabul’s international airport within 24 to 48 hours of the announcement on Thursday. The defence department spokesman, John Kirby, said the reinforcements would help the “safe and orderly reduction” of US nationals and Afghans who worked with the Americans and consequently had been granted special immigrant visas. The UK said it would send 600 troops, and the defence secretary, Ben Wallace, said Britain was relocating its embassy from the outskirts of the secure Green Zone to a potentially safer location closer to the centre of the capital. As many as 200 UK diplomats and soldiers are being evacuated, but precise numbers are not being given. Britain expects to evacuate up to 4,000 entitled Afghans as well. Other western governments are also accelerating plans for the evacuation of embassy staff amid fears over the Taliban’s relentless advance across the country. Canadian special forces will deploy to Afghanistan where embassy staff in Kabul will be evacuated before closing, an official told Associated Press on Thursday. The German embassy in Kabul put out a tweet on Thursday urging all its citizens to leave the country as fast as possible on commercial flights. https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...hanistan-grows __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-13-21, 11:48 AM	#7
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Needs some with Afghan footage: LOL, I see nanny big tech strikes again. __________________

08-13-21, 12:04 PM	#8
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	After the embassy debacle in Libya precautions must be taken. Reductions in embassy staff and closures are a must. But we just made a very public request to the Taliban to spare our embassy. IMO this is the Talibans moment of truth, do they have what it takes to be a legitimate government or just another embassy burning terrorist group? I think everyone including us are preparing to do business with them.