bmonk: Or as one described it, “Polygamy on the installment plan.” Everyone tends to overlook the Catch 22 in this, it is permitted only if all are treated equally..Saskfan: He didn’t conquer the Afghans, he just bribed them for safe passage through to attack India – and bribed them again for safe passage out when the attack failed. Afghanistan is a western invention. It is several countries (Pushtu, Kurd, Baluchs, etc.) with a central capital (Kabul) recognized by other countries, but not the residents.
bmonk: Or as one described it, “Polygamy on the installment plan.” Everyone tends to overlook the Catch 22 in this, it is permitted only if all are treated equally..Saskfan: He didn’t conquer the Afghans, he just bribed them for safe passage through to attack India – and bribed them again for safe passage out when the attack failed. Afghanistan is a western invention. It is several countries (Pushtu, Kurd, Baluchs, etc.) with a central capital (Kabul) recognized by other countries, but not the residents.