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2004-10-06 Africa: Horn

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Posted by Fred 2004-10-06 11:54:36 AM|| || Front Page|| [11129 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 A rudimentary African Union force of 5000 combined with USAF support could mop the floor with the Sudanese army.

If the African Union says they want this, I'd agree to it in a NY minute.

Posted by mhw 2004-10-06 12:10:05 PM|| 2004-10-06 12:10:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Just once I'd like to hear a US diplomat or ambassador publicly chastise no-action countries in the world (and we know who they are-the big talkers) for their parasitic lifestyles and catatonia in the face of crimes against humanity.

If the US military feels it can afford 5000 troops, then maybe mhw has it right-it could be worth it. But in doing so and not holding up the poor example of so many other "advanced" countries in the world, we are reinforcing an already dysfunctional behavior-the US fixes the world's problems while other countries are exempted from contributing their blood, their money, their sweat.

Posted by jules 187 2004-10-06 12:24:52 PM|| 2004-10-06 12:24:52 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Jules,

If you don't mind I'll add onto your fine rant:

We fix the problems, they contribute nothing AND get to complain about it.

Posted by Dreadnought 2004-10-06 3:17:15 PM|| 2004-10-06 3:17:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Not at all-nice touch. The kvetching from the folks at the UN is ridiculous. Thanks, Dreadnought.

Posted by jules 187 2004-10-06 3:38:48 PM|| 2004-10-06 3:38:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Jules i agree with ya and if anyone at the UN has anything too say well tell them too kiss our ass. Also Just go ahead and AC 130 a couplke of those shitheads a couple times and they will shut their mouth and that including their leadership.

Posted by smokeysinse 2004-10-06 9:43:28 PM|| 2004-10-06 9:43:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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