TrueAnon Episode 419: Afghan Dope
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Nov 17, 2024 Seth Harp, an investigative journalist and author of "The Fort Bragg Cartel," shines a light on the tangled world of Afghan poppies and the drug trade. He delves into how U.S. military actions inadvertently bolstered a narco-state, affecting global heroin supply and addiction rates. The discussion critiques mainstream narratives around the Taliban's drug connections and their evolving policies on opium cultivation. Harp also connects these issues to broader geopolitical interventions, revealing the complex calculus behind international drug trafficking.
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Introduction of Seth Harp
- Brace Belden jokingly introduces Seth Harp, exaggerating his past.
- He references incidents involving troops under Harp's command and his investigative journalism.
Biden's Afghanistan Stance
- Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan was his only good foreign policy move.
- Many commanders and diplomats disliked Biden and his stance on the war.
Heroin Production in Afghanistan
- Seth Harp's research revealed a distorted narrative surrounding Afghan heroin production.
- He discovered a strong link between US intervention and heroin production, starting in the 1980s.
