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November 3rd, 2005   Post 1
bulldogg
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Post; Ivory Coast and the French


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051102/...y_coast_france

Seems occupying forces regardless of nationalities involved are not very well liked.
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November 3rd, 2005   Post 2
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Post; Re: Ivory Coast and the French


Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldogg
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051102/ap_on_re_af/ivory_coast_france

Seems occupying forces regardless of nationalities involved are not very
well liked.
Poor France. All they wanted was peace and love, now look at how they are mistreated. I think they need a hug.
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November 3rd, 2005   Post 3
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Yes, a very BIG hug. Things are tough all over.
 
November 3rd, 2005   Post 4
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Clashes between the French and Ivorians have been going on since last year.

"French Defense Ministry confirmed that troops in Ivory Coast suffocated an Ivorian prisoner in an armored vehicle in May".

So much better than the Americans' harsh way of dealing with other cultures.
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November 3rd, 2005   Post 5
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Hark, do I detect sarcasm my esteemed Italian colleague??
 
November 3rd, 2005   Post 6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bulldogg
Hark, do I detect sarcasm my esteemed Italian colleague??
Indeed, my distinguished doctor co-poster, indeed.