Oh for heaven's sake..there's always some sis(sy) who wants to throw cold water on a hot (and hilarilous) posting!
In the first few years in the sandpit, you have a tendency to be a bit racist..comes with the frustration of dealing with the intitial bureaucracy. Afetr that, most people ease towards realism and pragmatism. That's simply the way it is...and you learn to deal with it.
Sis...tell us which part of Mullah's post is not close to the truth? Yes, albeit a hint of stereotype....but pretty damn accurate if you ask me after 10 years in the region.