Afghanistan: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

Imagine requiring 5 elections, 4 presidents, 2 ruling parties and 20 years to replace Taliban... with Taliban.

"Refusing to help a neighbor who's house burned down is shitty. Refusing when you helped start the fire is monstrous."

I am afghan. American policy considers its comfort more important than our lives. I'm surprised that other Americans don't know this.

As an Afghan it really pisses me off when the US tries to pat itself on the back and show itself to be a good guy. The US has so much blood of innocent civilians on its hands, not just in Afghanistan but all over the world.

As someone who served 3 tours of duty in Afghanistan, we absolutely need to get as many people out as possible. The people who worked for us have done more for the US and showed more patriotism than any right wing trump q supporters have in their lives.

"....Racial panic goblins." Give that writer a raise, John.

This is arguably one of the saddest fucking pieces John has done. The US truly does some really, really monstrous things.

The only late night host who will legitimately criticize Biden and Obama like he would trump.

I admire America's ability to continuously be surprised to see that their actions have consequences.

I like how it was easier to photoshop John doing a pushup than actually getting a picture of him doing one.

“Every time we turn a country upside down.. our refugee laws no longer apply” 😭 lady, its called taking responsibility!

I have watched John Oliver for a long time, and seeing him like this I can tell it must hurt him to his heart and soul to see others suffer like this. He truly does care about issues and people whom are not treated right. He is good at bringing it to light with comedy and the absurdity of the situations, but here, it was only absurdity. Especially this past year he has seemed more and more frustrated and upset there is so much wrong going on. Keep up the good work John, both like this and with the more comical ones. We need the cold hard truth and honesty you beat into us. I appreciate it.

You know its bad when John has basically zero jokes.

Back in 2011 I spent 6 months in Afghanistan while serving in the USAF. I was 22 at the time. On base we had a large number of locals handling some of the work. During those 6 months the Afghan people cut my hair, cooked my food, cleaned our porta-potties, they even sold me bootleg DVDs, in english, so me and the guys could stay entertained. Ok, that last one probably had more to do with the fact that none of us knew how to haggle but I was still grateful to have something to watch. Now not only do I have to live with the fact that my military service basically amounted to nothing (at best) but also the fact that we can't seem to be fucking bothered to take care of the people who took care of me while I was helping blow shit up in their country.

Oh man, you could almost see the smoke coming out of his ears when the Fox News anchors showed up. I wouldn't be surprised if he flips that desk over by the end of the year. My heart goes out to our veterans and the innocent people in Afghanistan with a very bleak and uncertain future. The way this country manages it's priorities never ceases to make me disgusted.

As an Australian it makes me mad and upset that my country is simply a willing participant in America's imperialist escapades.

This is why I love John, he holds everyone accountable, even Biden. Regardless of party, he points it out.

"There is absolutely no universe where America bears zero responsibility." That may be both the truest and saddest statement. Good for you, John.

I really appreciate how John calls BS no matter what side of the aisle it comes from.

That was the most powerful and emphatic tones, and swear words I’ve seen John and this excellent show display. He means it. Thanks for explaining this, as Americans we were in the dark as to what was happening over there. We just knew it as a long war.