Read about 1979. The US supported the resistance fighters which became the Taliban. Similar to how thr US put Hussein in power, but without a figurehead.

No. UK has the same problem. The US should join the EU.

He has my vote

Invert the strainer. Put over pot. Drain. Pasta stays in warm pot. Then add your sauce. (Doesn’t work well with rice noodles or other things that need to be cooled down quickly).

I’ve never seen one that looks like it has been used as a toilet brush and never cleaned. I do love my clean bottle brushes though.