Didn't the United States consider the Taliban terrorists? Did that stop them from negotiating a retreat from Afghanistan? America sure seems to believe you can negotiate with terrorists.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Negotiate? They straight up support terrorists or conduct business with them for 'the greater good' or 'the big picture'.

[–] OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago

What America considers "terrorists" are often the least problematic of their associations. Let's not forget how South Korea used to be ruled by a series of dictators, or the installation of Pinochet, or the South Vietnamese dictators.

[–] Gadg8eer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 year ago

The terrorists in that case managed to outlast a billion/trillion $ anti-terrorism budget, I don't think the US had much negotiating power or a choice to not negotiate in that case. Ironic considering how many times that it's been the other way around.

[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I mean, I guess you can try, but you're going to be dissapointed every single time. 10/10 don't recommend.