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Originally posted by ThePieMaN
Well thats why we are in the situation we are in. If we had a fair and impartial balance in the Middle East instead of supporting only one country, things would go much more smoothly with the WOT. The governments and people would be more then pleased to help. However since you point your fingers at all the arabs while Israel commits its own attrocities unpunished you get nowhere. They will not aid you, and they will not co-operate with you. You will also see them no longer wishing to support you financially as you have been seeing with all these latest currency switchovers.
You cannot have 2 children and allow one to do as he pleases while you spank and scold the other for doing the same thing and not end up with problemed children as an end result.
However, as president of this country, if you feel its prudent to keep pouring money into a country that has no resources of its own and no benefits other than that it pleases a mere 2% of your population, while your own citizens sleep in the streets...I am sure you would go down in history just like this current one will..down. So yeah...keep pouring over 12billion a year into a country that will never repay its debt and causes you problems and go against the people who hold not only the key to energy, but the control over radical islamists as well...its a great policy.
Originally posted by sbob
Why doesn't Iran tell Syria to stay out of Lebanon?
Syria occupied parts of Lebanon for over tow decades. Iran set up shop with hezbollah.
I wish Iran had as much rhetoric for Syria if they really gave a crap about the population of Lebanon. But that is not the case. Iran wants to keep there little toy called hezbollah to keep instability on Israel's northern border.
I guess Iran has nothing to say if Israel takes out some of there nuclear facilities, because Iran is already shooting missles and taking soldiers of Israel.
I'll tell you why one country is Jewish and one is Muslim. Period.
How about this novel idea. Lets not have Syria blow up the leader of Lebanon. Have Iran and hezbollah get out of Lebanon. Have a Israel get out. Have everyone get out and leave Lebanon alone.
I am still waiting for the UN to disband hezbollah like they were suppose too. I guess it ain't happening.
So lets keep the same stupid arguments and blame continuing.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
As far as us wanting Irans oil, i dont know about that. Supposedly if you listent o all the American haters and left-wingers, they think we went to Iraq for oil. Well guess what, it hasnt helped us any! Gas is getting higher and we havent see any oil.
Originally posted by Soul_Contagious
Who do these Iranian think they are?? Some kind of Military Superpower?
Some of you need to go read the Unifil site and see exactly what goes on. Check how many THOUSANDS of overflights were made over sovereign Lebanese territory by UAV as well as fighter jets flying at mach speeds over peoples houses blowing out windows on an almost daily basis, and all this was prior to 2006 and post pullout from Lebanon.
Go to the UN site and read how many UN calls for Israel to CEASE overflights on lebanese territory.
Didn't we go to war for such things? I remember a place called Kuwait being invaded by an Army from another country by the name of Iraq. I think it was called Operation Desert Storm
Those people that died on the Gaza beach having a picnic with their family last summer were actually elite scuba military outfit specializing in Israeli sabotage. The children were actually midgets holding a nuclear physics degree in atomic weapons assembly.
Its a shame it has to be Iran sticking up for a country that loves America so much and has so many Lebanese-Americans investing, and vacationing there.
Lebanese people have been here in the USA for ages and have been good solid citizens.
It should not be Iran that tells Israel to keep off or keep out. It should be the USA that should be warning her.
Originally posted by Soul_Contagious
news.yahoo.com...
POINT #1: Who do these Iranian think they are?? Some kind of Military Superpower?
POINT #2: ATS what could Iran possibly do to Israel?
Originally posted by Rockpuck
No such thing was done in Lebanon, it would have sparked war between the two states. What you are talking about DID happen in the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, I believe it was done more so in the Gaza Strip though?
(for the period from 15 January 2003 to 23 July 2003)
II. Situation in the area of operation
2. The situation in the area of operation of UNIFIL remained generally quiet but tense through a reporting period marked by regional conflict. The most significant sources of tension were the persistent Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace and instances of Hizbollah anti-aircraft fire directed across the Blue Line towards Israeli villages. There were no violent exchanges in the Shab'a farms area after the January incident reported to the Council the week prior to the last mandate renewal. Minor ground violations of the Blue Line by Lebanese shepherds took place on a routine basis, while other ground violations were rare. UNIFIL recorded only a few violations by Lebanese vehicles and one ground violation from the Israeli side.
3. Israeli air incursions into Lebanon increased overall during the reporting period, though the numbers have declined since early July. UNIFIL recorded almost daily violations across the Blue Line in some weeks. As in the past, many Israeli overflights penetrated deep into Lebanon, often generating sonic booms over populated areas. The pattern identified in my previous reports continued, whereby some aircraft would fly out to sea and enter Lebanese airspace north of the UNIFIL area of operation, thus avoiding direct observation and verification by UNIFIL. These overflights are widely observed by civilians, United Nations personnel and other members of the international community, and reported to UNIFIL by the Lebanese authorities. Israeli air incursions continued despite frequent calls by United Nations officials and a number of concerned Member States that Israel cease these violations.
4. Hizbollah continued to respond to the air incursions with anti-aircraft fire, often immediately but at times with a considerable delay. On several occasions, UNIFIL recorded Hizbollah fire that was not preceded by Israeli overflights in its area of operation. There were two incidents where anti-aircraft rounds landed in Qiryat Shemona and one in Even Menahem, causing serious damage to civilian structures but no casualties, and several instances of debris falling on to the Israeli side of the line. On 28 April, shrapnel from anti-aircraft fire caused minor damage to a UNIFIL post. My representatives in the region and I stressed repeatedly to the Lebanese authorities that Hizbollah's anti-aircraft fire across the Blue Line constitutes a violation.
2. The situation in the area of operation of UNIFIL remained generally quiet but tense through a reporting period marked by regional conflict. The most significant sources of tension were the persistent Israeli violations of Lebanese airspace and instances of Hizbollah anti-aircraft fire directed across the Blue Line towards Israeli villages.There were no violent exchanges in the Shab'a farms area after the January incident reported to the Council the week prior to the last mandate renewal. Minor ground violations of the Blue Line by Lebanese shepherds took place on a routine basis, while other ground violations were rare. UNIFIL recorded only a few violations by Lebanese vehicles and one ground violation from the Israeli side.
3. Israeli air incursions into Lebanon increased overall during the reporting period, though the numbers have declined since early July. UNIFIL recorded almost daily violations across the Blue Line in some weeks. As in the past, many Israeli overflights penetrated deep into Lebanon, often generating sonic booms over populated areas. The pattern identified in my previous reports continued, whereby some aircraft would fly out to sea and enter Lebanese airspace north of the UNIFIL area of operation, thus avoiding direct observation and verification by UNIFIL. These overflights are widely observed by civilians, United Nations personnel and other members of the international community, and reported to UNIFIL by the Lebanese authorities. Israeli air incursions continued despite frequent calls by United Nations officials and a number of concerned Member States that Israel cease these violations.
4. Hizbollah continued to respond to the air incursions with anti-aircraft fire, often immediately but at times with a considerable delay. On several occasions, UNIFIL recorded Hizbollah fire that was not preceded by Israeli overflights in its area of operation.[/] There were two incidents where anti-aircraft rounds landed in Qiryat Shemona and one in Even Menahem, causing serious damage to civilian structures but no casualties, and several instances of debris falling on to the Israeli side of the line. On 28 April, shrapnel from anti-aircraft fire caused minor damage to a UNIFIL post. My representatives in the region and I stressed repeatedly to the Lebanese authorities that Hizbollah's anti-aircraft fire across the Blue Line constitutes a violation.
5. The breach of the ceasefire in the Shab'a farms area occurred on 21 January when Hizbollah fired 56 mortar rounds at an Israel Defense Forces position south-east of Kafr Shuba. The Israel Defense Forces retaliated with artillery and mortar fire and two aerial bombs directed at the area from which the Hizbollah fire had emanated. One Lebanese civilian was killed and at least two others injured by the Israel Defense Forces fire.
6. Demonstrators on the Lebanese side of the Blue Line again gathered periodically at the points of friction identified in my previous reports, Sheikh Abbad Hill east of Hula, and Fatima gate west of Metulla, to throw stones and other objects towards Israeli positions across the line. UNIFIL intervened at times to prevent crowds from approaching the line in a provocative manner. On one occasion, a group of individuals picked up three mines from a field and threw them across the line, one exploding on the technical fence. There was one infiltration attempt by a Lebanese individual across the Blue Line into Israel during the reporting period. This individual was apprehended by the Israel Defense Forces and subsequently turned over to the Lebanese authorities through UNIFIL.
7. The Lebanese Joint Security Forces and the Lebanese Army continued to operate in the areas vacated by Israel. Apparently the strength of the Joint Security Forces was not augmented but their activities increased and they maintained a more visible presence, including along the Blue Line. This was particularly notable during the period when regional tension was at its highest, at which time the Lebanese Army constructed a series of obstacles along the line to block access to it. Commendable measures were taken and restraint shown by parties on both sides of the line to maintain calm in southern Lebanon during the wider regional crisis.
8. Nevertheless, the Government of Lebanon continued to maintain the position that, so long as there is no comprehensive peace with Israel, the Lebanese armed forces will not be deployed along the Blue Line.
Hizbollah maintained its visible presence near the line and reinforced some positions. Hizbollah also increased the number of anti-aircraft guns deployed in the area, one of which was placed in close proximity to UNIFIL position 8-32 for several months. Numerous protests by UNIFIL resulted in the recent removal of the gun. Hizbollah interference with the freedom of movement of UNIFIL during the reporting period was negligible.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
I just dont see how anyone on here can defend Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Al Queda, Iran, Syria with a straight face. Its so funny because im sure they love the freedom to be able to post it, but at the same time the people they support wouldnt allow them to speak their minds as freely. Hmmm.
If we had a fair and impartial balance in the Middle East instead of supporting only one country, things would go much more smoothly with the WOT
Originally posted by princeofpeace
QUOTE: "LOL Id like to see even a Canadaian plane stray over our border and not get a round thrown over her nose if she disregarded a request to leave and that round may come down on Canadian soil. OOps."
You're not a freakin American anyway so why would you care who's borders a plane crossed? Ive read many post of yours on here and you are exactly the kind of person that should leave this country if you hate it so much. In fact, i'll buy you a plane ticket bruh.
Originally posted by sy.gunson
You're dreaming PieMan if you believe If Isreal behaved then hezbollah would too. The arabs are filled with hatred very similar to the vitrolism you spout here.
Until you recognise in a realistic way that both sideas are at fault you can quote all the facts you like, but you will continue to quote them selectively and simplisically.
If I had a nation firing anti-aircraft fire across the border, then I would want to put up recon flights to see what is happening too.
Originally posted by princeofpeace
No, you're more Anti-American than i will ever be. If that makes you feel good and you sleep good at night because of it, then great for you bud have at it.