‘You accept our Emirate — return it to us the way you took it.’”

[Techniec]

In private interviews, as well as in informal discussions with Afghan politicians, some Taliban figures leave the impression that the group still sees itself as a government forced into exile. What they want is the return of their Emirate with a more open embrace that shares power, but not a renegotiation of the fundamentals of how they view power.

“What they are saying to Americans is this: You have accepted Saudi Arabia, and we won’t do more than their basic code — retribution for murder, chop off the hand for robbing,” Mr. Shinwari said. “If you have accepted Saudi, what’s wrong with us being another? The rest will be your priorities: aid, friendship, economic relations.”

What Do the Taliban Want in Afghanistan? A Lost Constitution Offers Clues.

 

[ADevilYouKhow]

I feel the same way about Obama’s Emirate so I can understand where they’re coming from.

Is it wrong that I think the Taliban should treat women and children with more equality?

 

[Cynic]

I feel the same way about Obama’s Emirate so I can understand where they’re coming from.

Is it wrong that I think the Taliban should treat women and children with more equality?

It is wrong because you are imposing western ideals on other countries.

 

[The Odum of Ala Igbo]