“If the United States, as President Obama says, doesn’t want a permanent presence in Afghanistan, why allocate a billion dollars to build this fortress like embassy, similar to the one in Baghdad, in Islamabad, Pakistan? Another one in Peshawar. Having an increase in mercenary forces. Expanding the US military presence there.” JEREMY SCAHILL
this interview provides amazing insight into what is going on right now.
for example, did the bombing in peshawar have anything to do with the fact that the u.s. govt was in negotiations with the hotel’s owners to either purchase or sign a long-term lease to the facility to house a new american consulate in peshawar?
watch this must-see interview!