Posted on 08/18/2021 7:54:46 AM PDT by 11th_VA
The Hague, Netherlands: The first Dutch evacuation flight since the Taliban takeover left Kabul without a single Dutch or Afghan national on board after passengers were blocked by US troops, the Netherlands said Wednesday. The US military allowed the Dutch jet to stay on the tarmac in the Afghan capital for just 30 minutes before ordering it to take off on Tuesday, foreign minister Sigrid Kaag said.
Around 40 people were able to board the plane but none were Dutch or Afghan, with many people unable to get to the plane on time as they were stuck outside the US-guarded gates to the airport.
"Many people were there with their children, with their families. They were there at the entrance of the airport. It's terrible," Kaag was quoted as saying by the Dutch news agency ANP.
Kaag was due to speak to the Americans to prevent a repeat of the situation, and would also discuss the matter with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Wednesday, ANP said.
One Dutch national of Afghan origin told NOS public television that he failed to gain entry to the boarding gate in time because it was being guarded by US soldiers.
"I showed my passport and I said I was Dutch. There was a lot of noise, and I couldn't hear what the American was saying very well," the man said.
"After saying three times that I was Dutch, he told me to keep my distance otherwise he would shoot. I decided to leave. I didn't want to risk being shot."
A medical student identified only as Musa told NOS he had been summoned by email by the Dutch foreign ministry to go to the north entrance of the airport but US troops threatened to shoot people who turned up at the gate.
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I wonder how much cash the people who did board have to pay.
I believe we are witnessing the death of US Progressivism. First abroad, but it will be more hard-fought at home.
WTF? This is that shining city on the hill? With a thousand points of light?
a new low for the usa
Around 40 people were able to board the plane but none were Dutch or Afghan,
Crazy
Soon the Taliban will take full control of the airport in the name of sovereignty and order. What will the American troops do? How will they be resupplied and eventually withdraw. Also who gave the order to abandon secure ,fortified Bargam US Air Force base in the middle of the night? The US no longer has a safe reliable portal of departure.
You are right—reality is hitting “fast and furious”. So did we pull out before European nationals could leave? If this is correct and Europeans and other foreign nationals could end up as hostages. That would be a foreign policy disaster for the United States.
I don’t know. Maybe FUBAR fits this one better.
It seems as if many or most of the would-be evacuees are dual nationals who chose to stay in Afghanistan way past the point any reasonably cautious human would have left.
I believe the Taliban are reported to have surrounded the airport, thus controlling who even gets near enough for US troops to question them. In effect, they already are calling the shots. That means a lot of Afghanis are going to be dead before this sh*t show is over.
“I believe we are witnessing the death of US Progressivism.”
May I disagree?
I think, “I believe we are witnessing the death of the US.”
Is more likely.
Yes, this ends with Taliban shelling the airport and the US slinking away.
“the Taliban are reported to have surrounded the airport”
How about ten AC 130 Gunships make a few passes around the airport? The Taliban circle will disintegrate.
40 Tallyband going on Tour ?
Well hope for the best but expect the worst. This is a rolling nightmare. It certainly is taking the spotlight off the audit in AZ. 🤔
I’m afraid you’re going to be proven right. The best we can hope for is that they give us a few more days.
With the turmoil at the airport, and the outbreak of demonstrations, it won’t be long before the iron fist replaces the velvet glove.
We are kissing their ass hard as we can, but they are calling the shots.
Can we vote again? At least the Brits can call for a vote of confidence in the government.
Was thinking same.
Remember, Puppet Emperor Joe Xiden’s generals are more concerned with important duties like promoting transgenders and other sexual deviants than silly things like national security.
Come Mr. Tallyband, tally me bananas
Daylight come and me want go home.
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