The Mighty French Un Force

of 200, more than 50 times fewer than they promised, will be taking there time getting into Lebanon. What a friggin joke. They whine, promise 10,000 troops for disarmament of Hezbollah. NOw they will send an entire boyscout troop, and the troops will have NO MANDATE TO DISARM ANYONE.

Again. For those of you who think diplomatic solutions will be adhered to... what a friggin joke. They whine, cry and yell and then when it comes time to stand up and play the part you promised...

Oh yes. There is some good news. Malaysia has announced they will be happy to send 10,000 troops. Israel has politely declined as Malaysia DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE EXISTENCE OF ISRAEL. Can you imagine how harsh the Israelis are for turning them down. What a suprise!

The UN again and again is proving worthless. It needs to exist, but only for polite chats and expensive dinners. It is clearly a place for DISCUSSION ONLY.
God I hate liars. I cannot stand inaction. If I personally say I am going to do something by God I am going to do my best to try and do it. This crapola is totally against my nature.
This is so sad and so predictable. Round 2 awaits. If you think this latest little skirmish was bad, just wait. I dont know when, and I dont know how, but a whole bunch of Lebanese are going to be slaughtered. Can you imagine why Israel has reason not to trust the UN...

i have to admit i laughed yesterday when i read about the 'french led u.n. force'...about the only thing france knows how to lead is a retreat. ah, the irony of it all.

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[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

of 200, more than 50 times fewer than they promised, will be taking there time getting into Lebanon. What a friggin joke. They whine, promise 10,000 troops for disarmament of Hezbollah. NOw they will send an entire boyscout troop, and the troops will have NO MANDATE TO DISARM ANYONE.

Again. For those of you who think diplomatic solutions will be adhered to... what a friggin joke. They whine, cry and yell and then when it comes time to stand up and play the part you promised...

Oh yes. There is some good news. Malaysia has announced they will be happy to send 10,000 troops. Israel has politely declined as Malaysia DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE EXISTENCE OF ISRAEL. Can you imagine how harsh the Israelis are for turning them down. What a suprise!

The UN again and again is proving worthless. It needs to exist, but only for polite chats and expensive dinners. It is clearly a place for DISCUSSION ONLY.
God I hate liars. I cannot stand inaction. If I personally say I am going to do something by God I am going to do my best to try and do it. This crapola is totally against my nature.
This is so sad and so predictable. Round 2 awaits. If you think this latest little skirmish was bad, just wait. I dont know when, and I dont know how, but a whole bunch of Lebanese are going to be slaughtered. Can you imagine why Israel has reason not to trust the UN...

Pgardn,
I find a lot in your post to agree with.
Here's a thought, France has trade involvements with many Arab countries.
I'd even venture that they have more "credibility" in the region than many, if not all, "western" countries. The US has thrown away their "neutral" status.
If France can establish itself in that role, it's to the US's advantage.
There are strategies going on behind the scenes.
France is "dragging their heels", but that plays to Israel's advantage. It buys time. In the meanwhile, Italy is sending 3,000 peace keepers. Hmmm..do they want a slice of the pie?
Now here's a question...where is Hezbollah getting the $12K they're dishing out to the Lebanese people whose houses have been bombed in Beirut?
That makes me very curious.
Finally, regarding the UN...let them have some time to do what they know they must. If in the end, they are successful, it's not only Israel that will trust them, but also many other nations. If they fail...too horrible to consider.

Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Pgardn,
I find a lot in your post to agree with.
Here's a thought, France has trade involvements with many Arab countries.
I'd even venture that they have more "credibility" in the region than many, if not all, "western" countries. The US has thrown away their "neutral" status.
If France can establish itself in that role, it's to the US's advantage.
There are strategies going on behind the scenes.
France is "dragging their heels", but that plays to Israel's advantage. It buys time. In the meanwhile, Italy is sending 3,000 peace keepers. Hmmm..do they want a slice of the pie?
Now here's a question...where is Hezbollah getting the $12K they're dishing out to the Lebanese people whose houses have been bombed in Beirut?
That makes me very curious.
Finally, regarding the UN...let them have some time to do what they know they must. If in the end, they are successful, it's not only Israel that will trust them, but also many other nations. If they fail...too horrible to consider.

Yes but DTS they try and present themselves as an above our understanding moral authority to the world. This was a politically laughable move. The self-righteous nature of this country makes me want to gag. They have proven themselves 10X worse than our country with this latest piece of stupidity.

Good lord they had Muslims kids burning down the outskirts of Paris and they had not a clue as to why it was happening or how to stop it.

[Scurlogue Champ]

Why don't they send the French Foreign Legion?

Those are supposed to be some bad mfers.

http://www.info-france-usa.org/atoz/legion/index.asp

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

Why don't they send the French Foreign Legion?

Those are supposed to be some bad mfers.

http://www.info-france-usa.org/atoz/legion/index.asp

That's actually a good idea...correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it a requirement to join the French Foreign Legion that one NOT be a French citizen? If so, that would explain their reputation as an actual fighting force!

[Danzig]

that's correct, hence the name french Foreign legion.

Originally Posted by pgardn

of 200, more than 50 times fewer than they promised, will be taking there time getting into Lebanon. What a friggin joke. They whine, promise 10,000 troops for disarmament of Hezbollah. NOw they will send an entire boyscout troop, and the troops will have NO MANDATE TO DISARM ANYONE.

Again. For those of you who think diplomatic solutions will be adhered to... what a friggin joke. They whine, cry and yell and then when it comes time to stand up and play the part you promised...

Oh yes. There is some good news. Malaysia has announced they will be happy to send 10,000 troops. Israel has politely declined as Malaysia DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THE EXISTENCE OF ISRAEL. Can you imagine how harsh the Israelis are for turning them down. What a suprise!

The UN again and again is proving worthless. It needs to exist, but only for polite chats and expensive dinners. It is clearly a place for DISCUSSION ONLY.
God I hate liars. I cannot stand inaction. If I personally say I am going to do something by God I am going to do my best to try and do it. This crapola is totally against my nature.
This is so sad and so predictable. Round 2 awaits. If you think this latest little skirmish was bad, just wait. I dont know when, and I dont know how, but a whole bunch of Lebanese are going to be slaughtered. Can you imagine why Israel has reason not to trust the UN...

After losing wars to the British, Austrians, Mexicans, Prussians, Germans, Egyptians, Vietnamese, and Algerians ... the frogs are on a 200-year schneid.

Maybe gelding would help ... or perhaps reverse-gelding?