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2004-04-10 International-UN-NGOs

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Posted by Fred 2004-04-10 11:51:02 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 When Anon says international comunity does he mean the part that's not in the Coalition, France and Germany?

Posted by Mr. Davis 2004-04-10 12:06:34 AM|| 2004-04-10 12:06:34 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 My hands ache from applauding the profound wisdom and foresight of the measures announced by our fearless leader - and my mind reels at his courage! Bravo, Kofi!

Regards Kofi's revelation, I only have one small question - or, actually, two: When will the UNHRC jump bravely into the breach and whose teeth will be bared to enable this noble deed?

Regards France, you'll prolly have to determine if they have financial interests at stake. Within that answer lies the other answer. Such is the nature of sophisticated governance. Something we shall never quite attain -- I hope.

Posted by .com 2004-04-10 3:10:02 AM|| 2004-04-10 3:10:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 The United Nations Secretary General has revealed a series of measures aimed at preventing genocide ever being carried out again.

Uh, no Mr. Annan. Finger waving will not work.

Posted by Rafael 2004-04-10 7:51:31 AM|| 2004-04-10 7:51:31 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I don't see any blue helmets in Darfur yet, and it'll soon be noon...

Posted by Fred 2004-04-10 9:28:15 AM|| 2004-04-10 9:28:15 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 According to the official UN Glossary of Diplomatic Terms:

"Swift" -- An event that occurs before the Sun goes supernova.

"Appropriate" -- Military action that does not involve violence. Harsh language may be permitted in the field commander's discretion.

Posted by Matt 2004-04-10 10:30:26 AM|| 2004-04-10 10:30:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 "If that is denied, the international community must be prepared to take swift and appropriate action."

Is that anything like "serious consequences"?

Posted by Angie Schultz 2004-04-10 1:37:50 PM|| [http://darkblogules.blogspot.com] 2004-04-10 1:37:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 "If that is denied, the international community must be prepared to take swift and appropriate action." Is that anything like "serious consequences"?

I think it means break for lunch.

Posted by Anonymous4109 2004-04-10 2:15:01 PM|| 2004-04-10 2:15:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 If that is denied, the international community must be prepared to take swift and appropriate action."

This means the UN will squat on its heels and, if no other nation steps into the breach, again wait until the slaughter is over. At that time Annan will come forward to once more confess his guilt over not doing enough.

Posted by Zenster 2004-04-10 7:06:38 PM|| 2004-04-10 7:06:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 "Swift and appropriate", in Annanese means a 'continuum of steps.' (his words last week) which May, may, may, may, may, may, may include a sort of military action.

Posted by Chiner 2004-04-10 7:47:44 PM|| 2004-04-10 7:47:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 #9 Chiner: Of course, the military will be ours. And the UN will publicly condemn our military, and our action, even as they beg us in private to do something.

Remember, the UN thinks our military is supposed to be their police force, when and where they want, and to hell with what we want or need.

FUCK THE UN. And the limos they rode in in.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-04-11 12:00:41 AM|| 2004-04-11 12:00:41 AM|| Front Page Top

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