Libya conflict: France air-dropped arms to rebels

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Betonov

I know that one, but.... I don't get the connection with me ranting over Russia ??

It has nothing to do with your comment, but a general reply, I support what you said, regarding what Moscow said,

[the_tyrant]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

From UN Resolution 1973

So arms can be distributed to those against the regime!

This one's a bit more dubious. Must be the last bit.

Source http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sc10200.doc.htm



Edit - and the quote is from the episode House vs God (Episode 19, Season 2).

ah, that clears things up. Thank you

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by Vendor

It has nothing to do with your comment, but a general reply, I support what you said, regarding what Moscow said,

Sorry, little paranoid these last... years

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Betonov

Sorry, little paranoid these last... years

No problem, just relax it will be good for you

[Gerald]

Britain is providing limited assistance to the Libyan rebels fighting the forces of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, including protective clothing for police officers, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Thursday, a day after France acknowledged providing light weapons to the rebels.

The British military has furnished 5,000 sets of body armor, 6,650 police uniforms, and 5,000 high visibility vests and T-shirts, Foreign Minister William Hague said in a written statement to Parliament, adding that the supply of such equipment was “fully in line” with United Nations resolutions governing arms embargoes.

“This equipment will enable the civilian police to carry out their functions more securely and better protect National Transitional Council representatives and the significant international and NGO communities in Benghazi, Misurata and other areas of Libya,” Mr. Hague said.

On Wednesday, a spokesman in Paris said the French military had provided the rebels with arms and ammunition, including assault rifles, machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades and launchers, the first Western government to acknowledge having done so. The aid, which was delivered along with food and medicines, did not include heavy weapons, he said, and was appropriate for civilians to use in self-defense.

With a “no-boots-on-the-ground policy” in Libya, the French, British and United States governments are hoping that the rebels, with the aid of alliance airstrikes, will be able to topple the Qaddafi government.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/wo...html?ref=world


Note: Update Record, June 30, 2011

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

Two of topic questions for you Skybird:
- I have quite often (like in your post) Libya written as Lybia. Is this how you write the name in German language?

No, it is my opwn special charme. In German the name is pronounced like "Lübi-en" which would be written like "Lybien", but in fact it is correctly written "Libyen" in German. I stumble over the sound of the pronounciation. To my defence I may say that this mistake is often made in written German, not just by me.

I like your Dr. House quote. Can I copy it to my own sig?

Sure, it is not my property, but House-property.

Originally Posted by tyrant

Skybird, would you by any chance know what episode it's from?

I'm a fan of the series and started to collect the DVDs after following the seasons on TV, but I can'T tell which episode the quote is from. I picked it from a House-quotes-site. Almost every episode has one or two quotes worth to be laughed about a second and third time!

[TLAM Strike]

Originally Posted by Skybird

No, it is my opwn special charme. In German the name is pronounced like "Lübi-en" which would be written like "Lybien", but in fact it is correctly written "Libyen" in German. I stumble over the sound of the pronounciation. To my defence I may say that this mistake is often made in written German, not just by me.

Seen some Germans spell Iraq: 'Irak'. Translations always mess things up.

I'm a fan of the series and started to collect the DVDs after following the seasons on TV, but I can'T tell which episode the quote is from.

its from episode 219 "House vs. God"


I used to like that show but it got too repetitive for my tastes.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

Seen some Germans spell Iraq: 'Irak'.

Actually that is correct spelling in German. It is Irak indeed.

In French it is l'Irak, too.

In Spanish it is with K, in Italian with Q.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Betonov

I know that one, but.... I don't get the connection with me ranting over Russia ??

Me neither if I'm tbh.

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Me neither if I'm tbh.

tbh ??

[Krauter]

To be honest.

I see the French are switching stories somewhat. They went from acknowledging sending light rifle type weapons to Assault Rifles, Machine Guns and RPGs...

[Betonov]

Originally Posted by Krauter

To be honest.

Thanks

@Jimbuna: There's no connection. It was aimed at the Russians. At least that's how I understood Vendor. The Russians are always loud when it comes to western responses, humanitarian or not, while themselves have more skeletons in their closet that they should diplomaticly isolate themselves like Japan pre 19th century.

And when I say Russia I mean Kremlin or Moscow, not the average Sergei and Natasha walking the streets

[Jimbuna]

Aye...rgr that.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Aye...rgr that.

Good move Jim,

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by Betonov

Thanks

@Jimbuna: There's no connection. It was aimed at the Russians. At least that's how I understood Vendor. The Russians are always loud when it comes to western responses, humanitarian or not, while themselves have more skeletons in their closet that they should diplomaticly isolate themselves like Japan pre 19th century.

And when I say Russia I mean Kremlin or Moscow, not the average Sergei and Natasha walking the streets

It was exactly what I meant when I said that I support your comment, regarding Moscow's reaction to the incident!