Regarding the story of Lord Miles, the British student evacuated, FTA:
“The Taliban let us go through the airport and we met many of them, very long transition period but everyone was smiling and waving at one another, some took selfies with them.”
^^^^^^^^^^^^
What?!
These guys did a show on Lord Miles. It is about 13 mins. It’s actually quite entertaining.
I don’t know whether the guy is a fool or a genius. He’s lucky, and he has quite a story to tell.
What he did was certainly risky, but it will pay off. He is going to become a celebrity likely.
He sounds goofy, but in an endearing way.
Lawrence of Kabul
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The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqRnSZu6n58
It doesn’t surprise me that the Taliban were friendly while kicking people out of what is now their country. Why wouldn’t they be in good mood and act “friendly?” They won.
Besides, they must have had some idea this guy got dispatches out earlier. Treating him badly and taking him hostage would not have been smart on their part. The smart thing to do was to give him a chance to show the world what great guys the Taliban really are.