[vetsvette]

I don’t know just who to believe here, but the speed with which so many folks seem to accept what the Taliban says at face value does amaze.

South Korea is a long time ally and in many ways has been America’s best friend on the Pacific Rim for decades = assume they’re lying

Taliban is America’s sworn enemy and an actively terrorist organization dedicated to the destruction of America and the rest of Western civilization = assume they’re telling the truth

Amazing.

[TigerLikesRooster]

The allegation of ransom pay-off have been coming from many different sources. The amount of ransom involved varies from $2 million to $40 million.

We have reasons to distrust Talibans. On the other hand, I also have reasons to distrust S. Korean government. This pay-off allegation now has a potential to become a major political scandal in S. Korea. Many here have been suspecting government pay-off.

[tlj18]

South Korea is a long time ally and in many ways has been America’s best friend on the Pacific Rim for decades = assume they’re lying

WHAT?!? Japan is America's best ally in Asia. We share common interests with South Korea in that we both oppose the North Korea regime, and we are somewhat wary of Chinese and Russian interests in the region. Keep in mind we don't have friends in the world, but we have allies who share at least some of our interests.