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 Ethiopian Troops Enter SomaliaPosted on Jul 20, 2006
The Ethiopian army has crossed into Somalia as tensions build between the transitional Somali government and the Islamic militia that controls Mogadishu. From The Guardian:
Read the Washington Post story. Update: Sheikh Hassan Dahir, an Islamist leader in Somalia, has called for ‘holy war’ in response to the involvement of Ethiopian troops. “I am calling on the Somali people to wage a holy war against Ethiopians in Somalia.” Advertisement Previous item: Bush Breaks Bread With NAACP Next item: Spy Chief Reportedly Blocking Iraq Report New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
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By R. A. Earl, July 21, 2006 at 8:10 pm Link to this comment
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I know I’ll be drawn and quartered by some for my views but…
I think it’s time we, in the “west,” began to learn from history and experience. All too often we have rushed in where even angels fear to tread to rescue those we consider the underdogs… and what happens? We wind up making things worse mainly because of our Pollyanna complex and complete ignorance of the underlying issues generating the conflicts. If civil war breaks out again in the USA, do you suppose all the warring nations on the planet will come running to help? Not a bloody chance.
How about this time, WE JUST BUTT OUT and let ‘em go at it. I know. I know. Millions might be slaughtered a la Rwanda… but THEIR FIGHTS ARE NONE OF OUR BUSINESS! (Except, of course, if “we” are supplying BOTH SIDES with armaments then it most certainly is our business… to ensure the hostilities continue as long as possible!)
So, let’s just watch ‘em duke it out. It won’t matter one way or the other anyway. I believe history records that no matter who wins this time, they’ll all be back at it next generation. It’s what we humans do.
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