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2010-12-15 Africa Subsaharan

US says sanctions possible against Ivory Coast

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Posted by Fred 2010-12-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 This tempest in a literal teapot should be left to steam away without our even "Noticing" it.

Much like two Squirrels fighting over a nut is beneath notice.

Posted by Redneck Jim 2010-12-15 12:28|| 2010-12-15 12:28|| Front Page Top

#2 Of course.

African? Check.
Poor? Check. Violent? Check.
Ex-colony of France? Check.

Cut 'em off, Charlie...

Posted by mojo 2010-12-15 13:51|| 2010-12-15 13:51|| Front Page Top

#3 On the contrary, RJ. We have one man duly elected as president, and the one that lost deciding HE "won" and refusing to step down. He's assumed dictatorial powers, using the rule of force rather than the government of reason. There's also a very good reason for US to be concerned: Cote d'Ivore is a very RICH country, with iron, diamonds, copper, zinc, and a dozen other cash exports. That could pump a lot of money into the hands of people that wish to cause as much harm as possible to the United States. That is a much less likely scenario under the duly-elected Ouattara than under the crooked pol Gbagbo. Besides, Africa doesn't need another "president for life". There's been enough murder and mayhem from the ones we've already seen, and it HAS affected the US. There is nowhere too small that it doesn't have some impact on the world at large, from Nauru (phosphates) to Russia (oil and gas).

Posted by Old Patriot 2010-12-15 13:52|| 2010-12-15 13:52|| Front Page Top

#4 Foggy bottom did such a wonderful job with Honduras.

Posted by Skunky Glins**** 2010-12-15 20:28|| 2010-12-15 20:28|| Front Page Top

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