Quote:Yeah, seems a bit whack. The thing is, from what I read in the Article in the post, it sounded like he might have been somewhat pro-Taliban. Yet the Post article seemed to indicate there was no evidence of pro-Taliban sympathies. And the son declares allegiance to ISIS. And ISIS and the Taliban hate each other. So confusing. I am reminded of that scene in Life of Brian. What ever happened to the Popular Front? He's over there. Splitter!!!

 

First of all, I agree with everyone that thinks the dad is a wackadoo...  Seems like the nut didnt' fall far from the tree....  Second, I'm no expert of Afghani/Pakastani tribal relationships so take what I'm saying with a grain of salt...

 

But here goes:  Remember that these borders are all artificial.  It's like the states of the USA landing on top of native american territories.  So to me, the article is trying to point out, as best as the writer can, that his Pro-Taliban sympathies is not because of the Taliban's ideologies as a terror organization and enemy of the USA...  But more that he recognizes his nationality as being closer to the Taliban's nationality as compared to those over on the pakistani side.

 

That's what I'm gathering from what I've read.

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