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2020-12-06 Africa Horn

US decision to withdraw troops dismays some Somalis

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Posted by trailing wife 2020-12-06 03:17|| || Front Page|| [14 views ] Top

#1 The Place is a screwed up mess and has been since the 70's.

My father did a TDY there in 67 for a possible "Quick Talk" site. The place was already showing signs of open bribery, regional leaders setting up private armies and general instability.

The US pulling out likely will temporarily cut the Elites and War Lords on the take wealth by 1/2.

But the cycle will repeat. With another country/ Mega Company moving in to pump $$$$ in for some grand plan that never happens.

Posted by NN2N1 2020-12-06 06:15|| 2020-12-06 06:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Defund the police in Minneapolis, why not on their home turf as well? /rhet question

Posted by Procopius2k 2020-12-06 10:04|| 2020-12-06 10:04|| Front Page Top

#3 My concern for Somalia and any effort to change that cesspool can only be measured in nanotechnology.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2020-12-06 11:49|| 2020-12-06 11:49|| Front Page Top

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