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2016-03-04 Home Front: WoT

Diplomacy fail: State staffed Syria hotline with non-Arabic speakers

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Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2016-03-04 09:25|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Yeah, they probably should have used those who speak German.

Posted by Procopius2k 2016-03-04 15:09|| 2016-03-04 15:09|| Front Page Top

#2 Another indicator of how clueless they are.

Posted by gorb 2016-03-04 17:50|| 2016-03-04 17:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Is this that "smart diplomacy" I keep hearing about? It's one way to deny any violations happened.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2016-03-04 18:16|| 2016-03-04 18:16|| Front Page Top

#4 And then, domestically, we have this: Veteran Kills Himself After Call To VA Suicide Hotline Goes To Voicemail

Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2016-03-04 19:15|| 2016-03-04 19:15|| Front Page Top

#5 "Another indicator of how clueless they are."

Not clueless, #2 gorb. I've no doubt it was done on purpose. >:-(

Posted by Barbara 2016-03-04 19:41|| 2016-03-04 19:41|| Front Page Top

#6 At one time there were scores volunteering to be Arabic translators. Thing is, they were Joos.

Apparently it takes an Ivy League degree to turn down those opportunities.

Posted by Pappy 2016-03-04 20:07|| 2016-03-04 20:07|| Front Page Top

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