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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-11 02:42 PM
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Ouattara forces enter Gbagbo's Ivory Coast stronghold
Source: CNN

(CNN) -- Forces loyal to Ivory Coast's elected President Alassane Ouattara stormed the residence of his rival, Laurent Gbagbo, on Wednesday, an Ouattara spokeswoman said, potentially heralding the end of a bloody conflict in the West African country.

The Ouattara forces are inside Gbagbo's residence but have not captured him, Affoussy Bamba said from the main city, Abidjan. They discovered heavy weapons inside the residence, she said.

A spokesman for Gbagbo, Ahoua Don Mello, confirmed the residence was under attack, expressing amazement at the assault.


Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/04/06/ivory.coast.unrest/index.html?hpt=T2



Why isn't Glenn Beck picking up a gun (I believe he's in favor of those), and flying to Abidjan to stand with his pal?
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Drale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Apr-06-11 02:45 PM
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1. Because that would require courage
something Glen Beck is sorely lacking.
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