Blowback S4 Episode 1 - "Snake Eater"
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Aug 25, 2023 This podcast discusses the chaotic situation in Kabul as the Taliban takes control, the historical context of the war in Afghanistan, the relationship between Islamic fundamentalism and the US, Charlie Wilson's debauched lifestyle, the key players in the Afghan jihad, the rise of the bin Laden family, and the close relationship between the Bush and bin Laden families.
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Rambo III Dedication
- Rambo III's dedication was falsely rumored to be changed after 9/11.
- The original dedication was to the "gallant people of Afghanistan", not the Mujahideen.
America's Anti-Imperialist Stance
- While the Rambo III anecdote is false, it reflects a broader truth.
- The Soviet-Afghan War allowed America to portray itself as anti-imperialist after Vietnam.
McJihad
- The US often allies with Islamic fundamentalists for geopolitical purposes.
- This challenges the simplistic narrative of a clash between American capitalism and militant Islam.