The article that he referred to, I think, was talking about the Pakistani Taliban, but otherwise I'd agree with your interpretation :)
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> I believe he is saying that the Taliban, in this matter, are a model for
> Orlanthi clans. (He really *means* clans in Afghanistan, who have to choose
> between the Taliban and the Afghan government.)
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> Thus,
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> Afghan villages and clans often split their active allegiance between
> Taliban and the US-allied government.
> Sartarite Orlanthi cities and clans often split their active allegiance
> between Orlanth rebels and the Lunar-based government.
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