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2006-02-14 Southeast Asia
Pro-US rally staged in Jolo
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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-02-14 01:50|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07]  Top

#1 "...because this will bring us more humanitarian aid."
Posted by Jules 2006-02-14 02:13||   2006-02-14 02:13|| Front Page Top

#2 yes, alot more aid, which they desperately need.
Posted by bk 2006-02-14 11:14||   2006-02-14 11:14|| Front Page Top

#3 "...because this will bring us more humanitarian aid."

Are our troops getting something out of Balikatan? If so, well... okay. *shrug*
Posted by Edward Yee 2006-02-14 12:11|| http://edwardyee.fanworks.net]">[http://edwardyee.fanworks.net]  2006-02-14 12:11|| Front Page Top

#4 OK lets back up a bit. Jolo is the key island as far as the Muzzie corruption, terrorist support, and trade/training is concerned in that area. It has been for the last few years "A bridge too far" for the US to reach. In Asia when the US get close to our enemies they flee to Jolo. Filipino VFA restricted us from the chase or even influencing the battlefield. Now we have the chance to get there and influence the locals thus removing another sanctuary, training, and recruiting area. The people on Jolo are under the control of the ASG/MILF/JI. Governor Luook was voted in office outside of the MILF and is focused on peace and development, and staying alive. Humanitarian aid, and it does not take much, is the best method of influence. This event will also help influence the Filipino soldiers and limits of corruption on the island. Sure we could go in there gunned up for battle, but that will do nothing but drive up the violence. The Basilan model worked on their neighbor island and will work again on Jolo. The US Marines and Special Forces there will be prepared to fight and will not shy away, but if they can turn it with meds, a few wells, and a road project I say this is the better option.
Posted by 49 Pan">49 Pan  2006-02-14 12:49||   2006-02-14 12:49|| Front Page Top

#5 "The influential but reclusive Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo, Sharif Ibrahim Ajibul Mohammad Pulalun, led the rally.

The rally is the first time Pulalun has openly supported the Balikatan exercise.

Pulalun, a staunch supporter of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo"

Ah. Local bigwig's on our side. That explains it.
Posted by liberalhawk 2006-02-14 16:45||   2006-02-14 16:45|| Front Page Top

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