Mali

peacefrompaul
peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
edited January 2013 in A Moving Train
What's up, France?

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/201 ... in-algeria
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  • riotgrl
    riotgrl LOUISVILLE Posts: 1,895
    Why does this seem like another American "intervention" in the making? I thought this CNN article did a decent job of explaining why we might actually want to care about this situation rather than sitting back and continuing to ignore problems abroad.

    http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/16/world/africa/mali-six-reasons/index.html
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,381
    Seems that France has took the lead in the ass kicking business.

    Ironic that a US led UN bombing of Libya is responsible for heavily arming al-Qaeda in a country the size of Afghanistan.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,381
    I wonder if this gives a look into the future of what may happen in Syria once Assad falls?

    A lot of weapons, no security, and groups of fanatics = bad times
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,761
    Oh goody, another war. What do these world leaders do? Throw a dart at a map pinned to the wall and say, "OK boys, let's go kick some ass"?
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • JonnyPistachio
    JonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
    brianlux wrote:
    Oh goody, another war. What do these world leaders do? Throw a dart at a map pinned to the wall and say, "OK boys, let's go kick some ass"?

    No silly, they spin the globe and drop their finger. Darts are too dangerous. :P
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Apparently al-Qaeda is there...

    and Mali is also very rich in natural resources...

    The US is currently providing intelligence and wouldn't be surprised if we have a few special forces dudes poking around.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,761
    Jonny P.-- Spin the Globe War! A new game from Hasbro?

    Peacefrompaul-- Resources and religion. Who'd have ever thought? :lol: ... :|

    Anyone wanna lay odds on our (the US) chances of getting in on this?
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    We already are involved in one way or another. Leon Panetta said that we are providing intel to French forces which could mean we have the CIA in the area or quite possibly special forces.

    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,381
    For anyone not following the story, France launched their attack after their intelligence detected militants moving south to capture 2 key towns that could have set up for the capital of Mali to be attacked. The militants are very well armed with munitions taken from Libya's armorys.

    I've read stories in the past year that are for the most part overlooked by the majority of us. The citizens of Mali practice a less strict (sane) version of Islam. These guys are overtaking towns with brute force. Public floggings, amputations, and executions .... standard fare to set examples. Women are being supressed. No music. No fun.

    They are dug in deep and are looking to expand their territory. France was surprised with the sophistication of their weaponry.

    It's not quite as simple as just spinning the globe and playing pin the tail on the terrorist. The threat is real and the reaction is justified.

    I'm just glad France is picking up the tab this time.
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    Jason P wrote:
    For anyone not following the story, France launched their attack after their intelligence detected militants moving south to capture 2 key towns that could have set up for the capital of Mali to be attacked. The militants are very well armed with munitions taken from Libya's armorys.

    I've read stories in the past year that are for the most part overlooked by the majority of us. The citizens of Mali practice a less strict (sane) version of Islam. These guys are overtaking towns with brute force. Public floggings, amputations, and executions .... standard fare to set examples. Women are being supressed. No music. No fun.

    They are dug in deep and are looking to expand their territory. France was surprised with the sophistication of their weaponry.

    It's not quite as simple as just spinning the globe and playing pin the tail on the terrorist. The threat is real and the reaction is justified.

    I'm just glad France is picking up the tab this time.

    Go ahead France, if it was us I'd be against it from day one. I still don't like it, but it's not my place to speak for France.
  • Bronx Bombers
    Bronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so

    Remember this is France we're talking about

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,381
    Bronx Bombers wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so

    Remember this is France we're talking about
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,959
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    We already are involved in one way or another. Leon Panetta said that we are providing intel to French forces which could mean we have the CIA in the area or quite possibly special forces.

    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so


    From what I saw, France doesn;t have drones. So I think Leon is referring to us using drones for them.

    But I could be wrong, I scanned it.
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    cincybearcat wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    We already are involved in one way or another. Leon Panetta said that we are providing intel to French forces which could mean we have the CIA in the area or quite possibly special forces.

    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so


    From what I saw, France doesn;t have drones. So I think Leon is referring to us using drones for them.

    But I could be wrong, I scanned it.

    He never said that, but you could be right. Just seems like an area we might put down a small SEAL team as well.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,381
    The Algerian's have raided the oil field and taken in back over from the fanatics. Reports of captives being killed in the raid are ranging from 6 to 40.

    The raiders were letting Muslims go and killing Christains and infidels according to eye witnesses.

    http://news.yahoo.com/sahara-hostage-siege-turns-mali-war-global-010547607.html
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  • MotoDC
    MotoDC Posts: 947
    Jason P wrote:
    Bronx Bombers wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so

    Remember this is France we're talking about
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,890
    Hey, it's the thread no one cares about.

    ;)
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  • peacefrompaul
    peacefrompaul Posts: 25,293
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Hey, it's the thread no one cares about.

    ;)

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    Watch it! :lol:
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,890
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    Hey, it's the thread no one cares about.

    ;)

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    Watch it! :lol:
    :)
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  • aerial
    aerial Posts: 2,319
    edited January 2013
    cincybearcat wrote:
    peacefrompaul wrote:
    We already are involved in one way or another. Leon Panetta said that we are providing intel to French forces which could mean we have the CIA in the area or quite possibly special forces.

    As for a full on ground operation, I don't think so


    From what I saw, France doesn;t have drones. So I think Leon is referring to us using drones for them.

    But I could be wrong, I scanned it.

    My friends son was just sent to Africa......she does not keep up with what goes on in the World....she says he was sent to the west side where it is peaceful....maybe he told her that....I would never tell her different.....her son operates the drones....so looks like you are right on!
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