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2003-09-06 Europe

EU decides Hamas political wing is a terrorist organization

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-09-06 09:55|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 'Despite earlier French objections to outlawing the Palestinian militant group, French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin told reporters that "a consensus emerged to decide on putting Hamas on the list of terrorist organizations."'

Translation: "We was outvoted, and without veto power we surrendered."

'"There is complete political agreement...but it is not for us (ministers) to put it on the list," he told reporters. "That is the so-called clearing house, a group of experts, which examine if a group of people should be on the list. It is their decision," he added.'

Translation: 'The French can still derail this.'

Posted by John Anderson 2003-9-6 12:43:27 PM|| 2003-9-6 12:43:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I have never understood why AQ doesn't borrow from the Hamas model and merge with the Detroit Rotory Club or found a bowling team for cover. They could buy the shirts and the shoes and then no one could call them terrorists; they would obviously be bowlers.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-9-6 1:03:15 PM|| 2003-9-6 1:03:15 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Calling them terrorists is one thing. When they actually take action against them, then I'll clap in sarcasm.

Posted by Charles 2003-9-6 5:11:38 PM|| 2003-9-6 5:11:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 One large step for a Phrog; one small step for mankind.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-9-6 5:34:12 PM|| 2003-9-6 5:34:12 PM|| Front Page Top

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