scores of taliban fighters and just behind us, the u.s. embassy xounl. some carry american weapons. they tell us, they're here to maintain law and order. >> translator: everything is under control, everything will be fine, he says. nobody should worry. >> reporter: what is your message to america in. >> translator: america spent enough time in afghanistan. they need to leave, he tells us. they already lost lots of lives and lots of money. >> reporter: people come up to them to pose for photographs. they're just channelling, death to america. but they seem friendly at the same time. it is utterly bizarre. >> yeah. so joining me now, cnn military analyst retired general mark ertling and robin wright, also a columnist for the new yorker. i'm so glad to have you both on