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2012-12-24 9:30 AM

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2012-12-24 9:33 AM
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I don't really get this one. I mean we've had teams in several areas for decades (Senegal, Djibouti) but I didn't know this was that crucial.
2012-12-24 9:35 AM
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Can't edit on the phone. But I do find some hope in sending troops to Nigeria because of the genocide of Christians that has been going on for years.
2012-12-24 9:36 AM
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 The CIA spooks must be providing some pretty hot intel to warrant this move. Hopefully we're not doing this to "mold" another democracy in a troubled region.
2012-12-24 7:27 PM
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GomesBolt - 2012-12-24 10:35 AM Can't edit on the phone. But I do find some hope in sending troops to Nigeria because of the genocide of Christians that has been going on for years.

 

Not to be too cynical, but genocide schmenocide...if it's involvement in Nigeria, it has more to do with oil money.  If it has to do with neighboring countries, turmoil in those countries could affect the flow of oil.  If we don't do it, we're missing a golden opportunity...basically, if we don't, the Chinese soon will.

2012-12-26 1:59 PM
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So the current administration is kowtowing to big oil? Hmmm, haven't heard a peep about that from the press.


2012-12-26 6:44 PM
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mdg2003 - 2012-12-26 2:59 PM So the current administration is kowtowing to big oil? Hmmm, haven't heard a peep about that from the press.

Yes, because comparing this kind of action with something along the size and scope of the Iraq invasion is like apples to apples. 

I was trying to play nice and note that no matter what side controls the White House, ultimately, the almighty dollar will be the main driver of foreign policy, that's all.  


2012-12-26 7:21 PM
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Let me say this. Africa is truly the lost continent. People in Europe, US, China, could care less about what goes on in a lot of Africa.

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ChineseDemocracy - 2012-12-26 6:44 PM

mdg2003 - 2012-12-26 2:59 PM So the current administration is kowtowing to big oil? Hmmm, haven't heard a peep about that from the press.

Yes, because comparing this kind of action with something along the size and scope of the Iraq invasion is like apples to apples. 

I was trying to play nice and note that no matter what side controls the White House, ultimately, the almighty dollar will be the main driver of foreign policy, that's all.  


 My God man! This is COJ! There's no room for niceties or courtesy!

 

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