Somalia - Another front of the war on terrorism?

Kapitan_Phillips · 01-10-07, 03:59 PM

After reading about the Somalian responses to the US Air Strikes on suspected Al-Quaeda militants, I have a nasty feeling that Somalia itself may become another front in the 'war on terrorism' - we already have Afghanistan and Iraq, do you think we'll have to commit to Somalia ontop of that?

I'm interested to hear your views

SUBMAN1 · 01-10-07, 05:12 PM

The UK is doing its part. It is time some countries like France step up to the plate, lest we let them get over-run. THey are already on their way to having major terrorism problems, so maybe they should show their enemy that they aren't playing anymore and commit to helping Somalia.

Heck, even the Canadians are doing a good job!

-S

The Avon Lady · 01-10-07, 05:12 PM

You might want to also consider Europe as a major current front.

Many minor fronts, including the land of the Great Satan.

Is Paris burning? I'm just askin'.

bookworm_020 · 01-10-07, 05:16 PM

I believe that there won't be that big of a commitment by outside forces, other than some air attacks, weapon surpiles and training. It is pretty much contained as a civil war, with ethopia giving support to government forces.

Plus there isn't any major natural resource there, is there??

Sorry about that last line, my cynical nature came out of nowhere!

SUBMAN1 · 01-10-07, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

You might want to also consider Europe as a major current front.

Many minor fronts, including the land of the Great Satan.

Is Paris burning? I'm just askin'.

Paris burns on and off. I wish they liked AMerican cars since we could sell a boat load overthere after every riot!

-S

The Avon Lady · 01-10-07, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

You might want to also consider Europe as a major current front.

Many minor fronts, including the land of the Great Satan.

Is Paris burning? I'm just askin'.

Paris burns on and off. I wish they liked AMerican cars since we could sell a boat load overthere after every riot!

It takes a lot longer for Cadillacs to burn out before replacing them. So sales would be slow.

SUBMAN1 · 01-10-07, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

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Originally Posted by The Avon Lady

You might want to also consider Europe as a major current front.

Many minor fronts, including the land of the Great Satan.

Is Paris burning? I'm just askin'.

Paris burns on and off. I wish they liked AMerican cars since we could sell a boat load overthere after every riot!

It takes a lot longer for Cadillacs to burn out before replacing them. So sales would be slow.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

U-533 · 01-11-07, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

The UK is doing its part. It is time some countries like France step up to the plate, lest we let them get over-run. THey are already on their way to having major terrorism problems, so maybe they should show their enemy that they aren't playing anymore and commit to helping Somalia.

Heck, even the Canadians are doing a good job!

-S

I was listening to the radio and heard that France is almost 1/3rd Muslim anyway...population wise...so I do not expect much help from them on current terrorist matters.

I am not stating that all Muslims are terrorist nor am I stating that all terrorist are Muslim, but at the present time I have not seen much of any other kind... * clears his throat and steps back from the Microphone

baggygreen · 01-11-07, 07:04 AM

U533, id run n hide mate! i think you may've upset some delicate sensibilites!

But, more seriously, if it is a new front, so be it. These lil *****s will run n hide from one place to another, irrespective of national boundaries, rules and regs. How to stop em? give em no safe place to go, wipe out each safe haven one by one, supporter by supporter. then we can rest.

Konovalov · 01-11-07, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by U-533

I am not stating that all Muslims are terrorist nor am I stating that all terrorist are Muslim, but at the present time I have not seen much of any other kind...

Thanks. I feel oh so much better now.

baggygreen · 01-11-07, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by U-533

I am not stating that all Muslims are terrorist nor am I stating that all terrorist are Muslim, but at the present time I have not seen much of any other kind... [SIZE=1

* clears his throat and steps back from the Microphone [/SIZE]

Well mate, further to before, there are the communist rebels in Nepal, pro-democracy groups in Burma, Falun Gong and its associates in China, and i personally see the drug cartels as terrorists as well - thats in a broader, less specific definition of the word.

UglyMowgli · 01-11-07, 07:23 AM

France do here job in fighting terrorism (and quite well but with no publicity) and having 1/3 of musim is a good thing because Islam is not equal terrorism and we have more people speaking and looking arab in your SF than US .
As I repeat since 2001, counter terrorsim did not begin in september 2001, most european country fight it for more than 30 years.
In Somalia there is french SF team since a long time gathering intel and certainly US SF (both coming from Djibouti).

Konovalov · 01-11-07, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by U-533

I am not stating that all Muslims are terrorist nor am I stating that all terrorist are Muslim, but at the present time I have not seen much of any other kind... [SIZE=1

* clears his throat and steps back from the Microphone [/size]

Well mate, further to before, there are the communist rebels in Nepal, pro-democracy groups in Burma, Falun Gong and its associates in China, and i personally see the drug cartels as terrorists as well - thats in a broader, less specific definition of the word.

Don't forget the LTTE in Sri Lanka who have used suicide bombings for years going back to the mid 90's with many of them being women. Until the recent Iraq conflict Sri Lanka was top of the table for suicide bombings by a big margin.

The Avon Lady · 01-11-07, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Konovalov

Don't forget the LTTE in Sri Lanka who have used suicide bombings for years going back to the mid 90's with many of them being women. Until the recent Iraq conflict Sri Lanka was top of the table for suicide bombings by a big margin.

There's always room for a silver metal winner.

Konovalov · 01-11-07, 09:12 AM

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There's always room for a silver metal winner.

And the bronze medal.

01-10-07, 03:59 PM	#1
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,902 Downloads: 203 Uploads: 0	Somalia - Another front of the war on terrorism? After reading about the Somalian responses to the US Air Strikes on suspected Al-Quaeda militants, I have a nasty feeling that Somalia itself may become another front in the 'war on terrorism' - we already have Afghanistan and Iraq, do you think we'll have to commit to Somalia ontop of that? I'm interested to hear your views __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

01-10-07, 05:12 PM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The UK is doing its part. It is time some countries like France step up to the plate, lest we let them get over-run. THey are already on their way to having major terrorism problems, so maybe they should show their enemy that they aren't playing anymore and commit to helping Somalia. Heck, even the Canadians are doing a good job! -S __________________

01-10-07, 05:12 PM	#3
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	You might want to also consider Europe as a major current front. Many minor fronts, including the land of the Great Satan. Is Paris burning? I'm just askin'. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

01-10-07, 05:16 PM	#4
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I believe that there won't be that big of a commitment by outside forces, other than some air attacks, weapon surpiles and training. It is pretty much contained as a civil war, with ethopia giving support to government forces. Plus there isn't any major natural resource there, is there?? Sorry about that last line, my cynical nature came out of nowhere! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

01-11-07, 07:23 AM	#12
UglyMowgli Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 774 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	France do here job in fighting terrorism (and quite well but with no publicity) and having 1/3 of musim is a good thing because Islam is not equal terrorism and we have more people speaking and looking arab in your SF than US . As I repeat since 2001, counter terrorsim did not begin in september 2001, most european country fight it for more than 30 years. In Somalia there is french SF team since a long time gathering intel and certainly US SF (both coming from Djibouti). __________________ Modern Naval Warfare Community Manager

01-11-07, 07:04 AM	#9
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	U533, id run n hide mate! i think you may've upset some delicate sensibilites! But, more seriously, if it is a new front, so be it. These lil *****s will run n hide from one place to another, irrespective of national boundaries, rules and regs. How to stop em? give em no safe place to go, wipe out each safe haven one by one, supporter by supporter. then we can rest.