Posted on 08/08/2010 6:59:06 PM PDT by Nachum
Lebanese politicians reacted angrily Saturday to what they alleged was “a campaign to prevent the army from being properly equipped.” They appeared to be referring to calls from Israel to restrict the sale of advanced weapons to the Lebanese army, and to fears that the United States may reduce military funding.
"The cabinet will draw up a plan to equip the army with all the weaponry it needs, and without taking the attitude of certain countries into account,” said Lebanese President Michel Suleiman. A statement from Suleiman's office said he would turn to “neighboring and friendly states” to obtain “all kinds of arms that will allow him to defend the country.”
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we equip lebanese military????
To the tune of hundreds of millions...
well evidently it wasnt enough ...they are still big buddies with Iran....I think its about time this country stopped paying eveyone one off..how about bringing our troops home to guard this country..this is a religious war and we are letting them set up shop here.
We should be arming only the Christian people there-God knows they need it.
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Well troops aren’t allowed to conduct military operations in this country. Thank God.
It is the politicians who are subverting this country. - On purpose.
We should be arming only the Christian people there-God knows they need it.
I agree 100% We have thrown away our moral authority on these issues in favor of the illusion of “even handedness.” (see tag)
Of course this is a pleasing win win for the Muslim in charge of our country.
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