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When are you French going to quit trying to be the world's policemen? "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
Stan Shannon wrote: When are you French going to quit trying to be the world's policemen? They, the French, want the oil of course! Jeeesshh. :rolleyes:
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In Ivory Coast, "Rebels" attack French troops[^]. Result: 0-30. Attacking troops from the Foreign Legion shows a high degree of courage or of unconsciousness
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KaЯl wrote: Result: 0-30. The article doesn't make it as clear cut as that. Depends on how bad the French injuries are. Michael You gotta roll with it You gotta take your time You gotta say what you say Don't let anybody get in your way - Oasis
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KaЯl wrote: Result: 0-30. The article doesn't make it as clear cut as that. Depends on how bad the French injuries are. Michael You gotta roll with it You gotta take your time You gotta say what you say Don't let anybody get in your way - Oasis
Michael P Butler wrote: Depends on how bad the French injuries are. Would say, not nearly bad enough :|
I don't think this is a serious possesion, and the evil most likely comes from your hand. Colin J Davies, The Lounge
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When are you French going to quit trying to be the world's policemen? "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
Good question. It seems our colonialist past has still influences on our modern history. France calls for weeks for an African interposition force, but neighbour countries are more eager to sustain one of the fractions than to help to maintain peace.
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In Ivory Coast, "Rebels" attack French troops[^]. Result: 0-30. Attacking troops from the Foreign Legion shows a high degree of courage or of unconsciousness
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
If they're so good, maybe you should bring the Foreign Legion back home to defend before the next German invasion. They may put up a fight at least. Sorry Karl, I couldn't resist. ;)
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In Ivory Coast, "Rebels" attack French troops[^]. Result: 0-30. Attacking troops from the Foreign Legion shows a high degree of courage or of unconsciousness
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
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In Ivory Coast, "Rebels" attack French troops[^]. Result: 0-30. Attacking troops from the Foreign Legion shows a high degree of courage or of unconsciousness
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
One wonders why so many conflicts these days turn into Muslims vs Christians. Maybe it's time we just outlaw Both religions until they renounce violence forever. Throw in Judaism and Hinduism as well. Arm the athiests. Some ideas are so stupid that only an intellectual could have thought of them - George Orwell
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If they're so good, maybe you should bring the Foreign Legion back home to defend before the next German invasion. They may put up a fight at least. Sorry Karl, I couldn't resist. ;)
Jason Henderson
start page ; articles henderson is coming henderson is an opponent's worst nightmare * googlism *No surprise there :-D Just FYI, In 1940 the Foreign Legion was figthing in Narvik[^], in Norway, winning there perhaps the only allied victory of 1940 against Germans. They never stopped to fight during all WWII, being in the first to rally the Free French Forces. The tradition of the Legion is not to win anytime, it's to never give up, and never surrender if necessary. The emblematic battle of the Legion is a defeat, the battle of Camerone[^] At least you will learn something new today ;)
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KaЯl wrote: Result: 0-30. The article doesn't make it as clear cut as that. Depends on how bad the French injuries are. Michael You gotta roll with it You gotta take your time You gotta say what you say Don't let anybody get in your way - Oasis
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One wonders why so many conflicts these days turn into Muslims vs Christians. Maybe it's time we just outlaw Both religions until they renounce violence forever. Throw in Judaism and Hinduism as well. Arm the athiests. Some ideas are so stupid that only an intellectual could have thought of them - George Orwell
Maybe we should outlaw programmers since some of them create virii. :~
Jason Henderson
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When are you French going to quit trying to be the world's policemen? "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
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No surprise there :-D Just FYI, In 1940 the Foreign Legion was figthing in Narvik[^], in Norway, winning there perhaps the only allied victory of 1940 against Germans. They never stopped to fight during all WWII, being in the first to rally the Free French Forces. The tradition of the Legion is not to win anytime, it's to never give up, and never surrender if necessary. The emblematic battle of the Legion is a defeat, the battle of Camerone[^] At least you will learn something new today ;)
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
Hey KaЯl, I have always been intrigued by the history of the Foreign Legion. Just curious, what are the underlying reasons for them being in the Ivory Coast? Is it truly to prevent a larger de-stabilization in the region? Or, are they playing the parts of pawns for some political favor? And, how does the general public feel about this in France? I’m afraid I have to ask these questions here since I don’t pay for Cable/CNN. I'm just waiting for the local coverage to inform me that GWB has declared Polar Bears and Eskimos an Axis of Evil in order to pass his legislation. Fill me with your knowledge, your wisdom, your coffee.
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Hey KaЯl, I have always been intrigued by the history of the Foreign Legion. Just curious, what are the underlying reasons for them being in the Ivory Coast? Is it truly to prevent a larger de-stabilization in the region? Or, are they playing the parts of pawns for some political favor? And, how does the general public feel about this in France? I’m afraid I have to ask these questions here since I don’t pay for Cable/CNN. I'm just waiting for the local coverage to inform me that GWB has declared Polar Bears and Eskimos an Axis of Evil in order to pass his legislation. Fill me with your knowledge, your wisdom, your coffee.
Chris Austin wrote: it truly to prevent a larger de-stabilization in the region? Or, are they playing the parts of pawns for some political favor? The two are possible.IMHO the truth is in between, no state do something for nothing. However AFAIK, the french troops avoid for the moment a bloody civil war, and a greater destabilization of Western Africa, involving Liberia and Burkina-Faso. Perhaps do Africans CPians have more info on this? Chris Austin wrote: how does the general public feel about this in France Strangly there's quiet always a global consensus on our foreign policy, whatever the government. I've never heard yet a mediatic figure protesting against our troops in Africa, whatever the country where they have to fight. The last controverse I can remember was about the Gulf War (part 1), but we didn't lead the coalition :)
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peterchen wrote: to be fair, one should mention that they restrict it to their former colonies Does that mean Louisiana can expect help from French Legionaires? :omg: "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
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In Ivory Coast, "Rebels" attack French troops[^]. Result: 0-30. Attacking troops from the Foreign Legion shows a high degree of courage or of unconsciousness
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
Like the british in Sierra Leone, which resulted in open elections for the first time in (I think) 15 years. Plus, african troops were involved in supporting the british troops so it is helping to develop african NATO forces, so its not just westerners doing peacekeeping. The tigress is here :-D
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No surprise there :-D Just FYI, In 1940 the Foreign Legion was figthing in Narvik[^], in Norway, winning there perhaps the only allied victory of 1940 against Germans. They never stopped to fight during all WWII, being in the first to rally the Free French Forces. The tradition of the Legion is not to win anytime, it's to never give up, and never surrender if necessary. The emblematic battle of the Legion is a defeat, the battle of Camerone[^] At least you will learn something new today ;)
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
KaЯl wrote: The tradition of the Legion is not to win anytime, it's to never give up, and never surrender if necessary A very wise tradition.
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No surprise there :-D Just FYI, In 1940 the Foreign Legion was figthing in Narvik[^], in Norway, winning there perhaps the only allied victory of 1940 against Germans. They never stopped to fight during all WWII, being in the first to rally the Free French Forces. The tradition of the Legion is not to win anytime, it's to never give up, and never surrender if necessary. The emblematic battle of the Legion is a defeat, the battle of Camerone[^] At least you will learn something new today ;)
Angels banished from heaven have no choice but to become demons Cowboy Bebop
KaЯl wrote: never give up, never surrender! Hey that's Galaxy Quest Tag Line ! :-D Max
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peterchen wrote: to be fair, one should mention that they restrict it to their former colonies Does that mean Louisiana can expect help from French Legionaires? :omg: "Any clod can have the facts, but having opinions is an art." Charles McCabe, San Francisco Chronicle
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Like the british in Sierra Leone, which resulted in open elections for the first time in (I think) 15 years. Plus, african troops were involved in supporting the british troops so it is helping to develop african NATO forces, so its not just westerners doing peacekeeping. The tigress is here :-D
Mr. Kabbah, current president of Sierra Leone, re-elected last year, was elected for the first time in 1996 (less than 7 yrs. ago). He was removed by a golpe lead by JP Koroma, the chief of the RUF (the party who committed the worst atrocities during the war). There are no African countries in NATO and most of westerners military activities in Africa was targeted to protect western people and interests (like in Liberia or in Congo) most of the foreign soldiers that did peacekeeping in African countries came from other African countries (Nigeria in Sierra Leone and Liberia) or "third world" countries (Pakistan or Malaysia) and sometimes were not so "neutral"... -- Looking for a new screen-saver? Try FOYD: http://digilander.iol.it/FOYD
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Chris Austin wrote: it truly to prevent a larger de-stabilization in the region? Or, are they playing the parts of pawns for some political favor? The two are possible.IMHO the truth is in between, no state do something for nothing. However AFAIK, the french troops avoid for the moment a bloody civil war, and a greater destabilization of Western Africa, involving Liberia and Burkina-Faso. Perhaps do Africans CPians have more info on this? Chris Austin wrote: how does the general public feel about this in France Strangly there's quiet always a global consensus on our foreign policy, whatever the government. I've never heard yet a mediatic figure protesting against our troops in Africa, whatever the country where they have to fight. The last controverse I can remember was about the Gulf War (part 1), but we didn't lead the coalition :)
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KaЯl wrote: Strangly there's quiet always a global consensus on our foreign policy Yeah, but who cares what happens in Africa ? Christian No offense, but I don't really want to encourage the creation of another VB developer. - Larry Antram 22 Oct 2002
C# will attract all comers, where VB is for IT Journalists and managers - Michael P Butler 05-12-2002
Again, you can screw up a C/C++ program just as easily as a VB program. OK, maybe not as easily, but it's certainly doable. - Jamie Nordmeyer - 15-Nov-2002