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2010-02-13 India-Pakistan

Jihad and Islamism in the Maldive Islands

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Posted by ryuge 2010-02-13 06:36|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Now, this pisses me off. The Maldives? THE MALDIVES?

I'm going there this year for my honeymoon. This isn't where I should have to worry about 'durka, durka'.

Type Maldives into Google images and see what you find.

Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2010-02-13 11:34|| 2010-02-13 11:34|| Front Page Top

#2 Congratulations and best wishes, Mizzou Mafia!

Posted by trailing wife 2010-02-13 11:42|| 2010-02-13 11:42|| Front Page Top

#3 India plans naval base on Maldives to contain Chinese influence

Under the plan, India wants to develop a former Royal Air Force base on the islands, and integrate the Maldives into its own coastguard system.

The Indian defence minister, A.K. Anthony, visited the islands to discuss the deployment of surveillance aircraft and ships.

Posted by john frum 2010-02-13 12:17|| 2010-02-13 12:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Thanks, Trailing Wife. Actually, it's the fiance's idea. I think I will be bored out of my skull.
I can't stand more than 3 days on any beach, no matter how pretty. I'm more of an explorer type than a lay-in-the sun type. Last year, in Albania (where the question was popped), I was as happy as a pig in mud.

Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2010-02-13 14:19|| 2010-02-13 14:19|| Front Page Top

#5 Surely you can find places to explore, Mizzou Mafia. Just don't y'all get kidnapped, okay?

Posted by trailing wife 2010-02-13 18:22|| 2010-02-13 18:22|| Front Page Top

#6 cuz there's like $47 in the O-Club tip jar....

Posted by Frank G 2010-02-13 18:29|| 2010-02-13 18:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Dju go to Pomona?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2010-02-13 18:31|| 2010-02-13 18:31|| Front Page Top

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