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2005-06-09 Africa: Horn

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Posted by Steve 2005-06-09 10:27|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 BS. Pure stallion-like unadultered military power and supremecy by the USA versus the little bitty impotent pony that Chirac rides got us into Djibouti just like it did in Pakistan, Uzbekistan and other places. Also having some local bad boyz with AQ ties who want to kill your president and take over your country don't hurt either.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2005-06-09 10:45|| 2005-06-09 10:45|| Front Page Top

#2 When France ostensibly gave up colonialism, they made an offer to their colonies. Join a "French Community" and enter into economic arrangements with France, use of the franc, stability in the form of French troops stationed in-country to protect the government, technicians to maintain the infrastructure, and a host of other lucrative deals.

Guinea was the only one to refuse. The French gave them their independence. Literally. All ties were cut. France took everything, anything related to colonialism. Right down to the phone lines.

Posted by Pappy 2005-06-09 11:16|| 2005-06-09 11:16|| Front Page Top

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