Ze Frank on America in Afghanistan

Saw this video today where Ze Frank tries to outline the goings on in Afghanistan since the U.S. first invaded the region in 2001. I learned a lot from the video, but the most important thing I learned is that we, as U.S. citizens, are very much left in the dark when it comes to the details of why, who, and where we are fighting in this country. Take a look and I hope you all enjoy.

www.time.com...

If anyone can figure out how to embed this video, I would appreciate it. I could not find it on YouTube.

[edit on 2-3-2010 by paradigm619]

reply to post by paradigm619


Interesting that he states that the Taleban refused to hand over Usama Bin Laden unconditionally. I think it is pretty well documented now that the Taliban did indeed offer to hand over or help see to the capture/killing of Bin Laden and his group both before and after 9-11
www.guardian.co.uk...
www.counterpunch.org...
www.georgewashington2.blogspot.com...

Still a good little breakdown for those with little knowledge on the conflict.


[edit on 2-3-2010 by Peruvianmonk]

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Well I think that's what he meant by they disagreed on the unconditionally part. According to your links, the Afghani leaders had some conditions (albeit, imo, reasonable ones). Bush just simply refused them and continued to bomb the country. I'm guessing he didn't like the part about handing Bin Laden over to a neutral country.

But it would have to be a state that would never "come under pressure from the United States", Kabir said.

reply to post by paradigm619


Yep, fair point. Although i doubt it was the sending to a neutral country and demands to see the evidence on Bin Laden's guilt that stopped any agreement. 9-11=Neo-Conservative wet dream.

reply to post by Peruvianmonk


Amen.

The government wanted their war no matter what. They "demanding Bin Laden" charade was most likely just political pandering to send a good impression to otherwise unknowing Americans.