tropicgirl:

I’m not following the story very closely, so catch me up- If Gbagbo, the incumbent no less, lost the election, shouldn’t he step aside? Typically in that part of the world, the incumbent “wins” as often as he likes. And isn’t the threat of intervention coming solely from other neighboring African countries? And since “foreign entanglements” are very infra dig these days, should the US get involved in any way at all? And what hand does the BBC have in this?

housands Flee Cote D’Ivoire After Election
Thousands of refugees from Cote D’Ivoire are flocking to Liberia after tumultuous presidential elections in their home country. Experts say the use of force may be necessary to get losing incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to step down as leader of the nation. http://www.newslook.com/videos/278222-thousands-flee-cote-d-ivoire-after-election?autoplay=true

My prayers for Mr Gbagbo. Under the worst odds, the Ivory Coast has battled outside influences and still has not given up. From being dragged away as slaves, from being constantly plundered, both by the west, I salute these people who believe in their country.

The BBC has the dirtiest sort of blood smell on them with regard to Africa. Especially with regard to Muslims. Give me a break.

Everyone who doesn’t live there should pack their bags and go.