On behalf of my Uyghur friends who haven't spoken to their parents in years, because they were imprisoned for their children emigrating: fuck you. A really deep, heartfelt fuck you.

Afghanistan did not arise as a result from colonial powers. That's false and completely ignores the self determination of Afghans.

Also, the stuff you're saying about how the country was just a simple, tribal place is actually very hurtful. Borderline racist.

They are also questions that are almost impossible to truly prepare yourself for. Although discussing them beforehand surely does help.

Depending on your hometown, that's a terrible philosophy.

I am pretty sure much, probably most, of the US's deserts will remain desert. But otherwise I agree: deserts are beautiful and not just empty. But hey, the US is addicted to energy and as long as that's the case this is probably the least damaging way to generate that energy.

I have an active account and it also didn't pop up in pwned.

Let me know if you find it!