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2005-04-18 Caribbean-Latin America

Five far-right fighters killed in combat with government forces

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Posted by Fred 2005-04-18 00:00:00 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

I've noticed over the years â and I doubt if it's pure coincidence â that countries with functioning civil societies don't have paramilitary forces running around their countrysides. That includes right-wing forces, left-wing forces, Islamist forces, and any other forces you can think of. When somebody says "paramilitary forces" you can translate it as "failed state."

Where does that put the US, given the 'undocumented border patrol agents' in Arizona?

Posted by Phil Fraering 2005-04-18 12:12:22 AM|| [http://newsfromthefridge.typepad.com] 2005-04-18 12:12:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 correct.

But less than half of us are failed states,
the blue ones.

Posted by Red Dog 2005-04-18 12:46:44 AM|| 2005-04-18 12:46:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 It only counts for this particular equation if the paramilitaries are trying to kill people, not forward them to the proper authorities for arrest and repatriation. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2005-04-18 1:23:19 AM|| 2005-04-18 1:23:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 Apples and oranges,Phil.

Posted by raptor 2005-04-18 8:19:57 AM|| 2005-04-18 8:19:57 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Do you consider Neighborhood Watch programs to be paramilitary forces, Phil? That's all the Miniute Men on the border are, just on a larger scale.

Posted by Steve 2005-04-18 9:35:36 AM|| 2005-04-18 9:35:36 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Terminology is what's important here. The operative 'far right' phrase is being used strategically akin to the word 'liberal'.

Consider all the situations in which 'far right' has been used recently. In the Teri Schiavo case, in the judicial nomination circumstance, the Bolton nomination, etc.

The strategy is to kookify the '04 Bush voters. How far removed is the five far-right paramilitary fighters from the NRA and Ted Nugent in the eyes of the MSM?

Posted by Dennis Kucinich 2005-04-18 9:49:42 AM|| 2005-04-18 9:49:42 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 It's a start.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-04-18 9:50:00 AM|| 2005-04-18 9:50:00 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 The Minute Men are on the border because of an absolute failure of the US government to control our borders. In that respect, government is non-functional and citizens are organizing to perform a core function (control of borders) that our government has abdicated.

Posted by Captain Ahab 2005-04-18 9:55:55 AM|| 2005-04-18 9:55:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 actually, I would posit that the Minutemen are in no way desiring to replace or hinder the border patrol, who we know do a thankless job. The MM are trying to publicize and escalate the level of "crisis" needed to get real solutions, over the strenuous disinterest in Congress and the President.

Posted by Frank G 2005-04-18 10:15:49 AM|| 2005-04-18 10:15:49 AM|| Front Page Top

#10 I saw a little article this a.m. that the Minuteman paradigm is spreading -- similar units are setting themselves up along the border in CA and elsewhere. Unfortunately, I messed up trying to post it, but I'll keep looking.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-04-18 2:08:05 PM|| 2005-04-18 2:08:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 I was contacted last week about joininng a minuteman patrol in Texas. I was asked to bring my horse. East Tennesse to Texas is way too far to drag Ace, besides, I think this is going a little too far. Just sitting and observing is one thing but active patroling on horseback is something I'm not willing to get in to. Besides, Ace and I are doing some movie filming for the next 4 or 5 weeks. I'm not saying their efforts aren't worthwhile, If I was able I might consider watching and reporting.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2005-04-18 3:29:42 PM|| 2005-04-18 3:29:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 I'd go if you'd loan me your artillery and 30 or 40 lbs of powder.

Posted by Shipman 2005-04-18 5:16:01 PM|| 2005-04-18 5:16:01 PM|| Front Page Top

#13 DB -- the new airlines promotion is book yourself and bring your livestock companion for free.

Posted by Dennis Kucinich 2005-04-18 5:19:13 PM|| 2005-04-18 5:19:13 PM|| Front Page Top

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