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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 05:29 AM
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For two weeks, we've had a Greek chorus demanding action with Libya and now
Edited on Fri Mar-18-11 05:30 AM by Skidmore
we have a Greek chorus bemoaning any action in regard to Libya. I'm getting whiplash. A pox on both of your houses.
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dipsydoodle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 05:49 AM
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1. Its possible
they're worried about an influx of immigrants with which they couldn't cope only some of whom could genuinely claim refugee status. Same probably applies to Spain, Italy , Malta and France itself to some extent. I suppose in theory only Libyans nationals could claim refugee status : not Libya's foreign national work population which seems to be quite substantial.
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Robbien Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 06:08 AM
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2. A No Fly Zone yes. A war on Libya, no. But hey Shock and Awe is pretty exciting
For the US these days, permission for a full on war is preferable to a permission for a wimpy humanitarian action
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butterfly77 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 06:11 AM
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3. No.1 asshole Joe
and the gang.
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Dorian Gray Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 06:32 AM
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4. Seriously
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On the Road Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-11 05:59 PM
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5. Hey, People Are Always Going to be Fickle
You can't let that determine your opinion. I am applauding the air strikes, and I haven't been part chorus -- Greek, American, or otherwise.
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