Posted on 11/08/2004 4:41:38 AM PST by 4kevin
The warm welcome Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika afforded George W. Bush's re-election contrasted sharply with the cool public reaction in his country. Most people felt that Bush had no positive plans for the Arab and Muslim worlds in particular, or the rest of the world in general. The Algerian president appeared unperturbed by Bush's victory last week, several months after the U.S. president helped Bouteflika cement his rule by recognizing the integrity of the elections that granted him a second term in office. Bouteflika seemed to have forgotten the 1960s and 70s, when he toured the world as foreign minister representing a one-party socialist government, blasting "American imperialism and brutal capitalism." Abdul Aziz Rehabi, Algeria's former culture and communications minister, said he was surprised by the official satisfaction with the Bush victory.
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Algeria - The law prohibits public assembly for purposes of practicing a faith other than Islam. Non-Islamic proselytizing is illegal, and the Government restricts the importation of non-Islamic literature for distribution.
Algeria has has vast numbers of civilians brutally murdered by local IslamoFascists in a completely unreported (in the US) civil war for the last 10 years.
Armed Islamic Group (GIA)
From: Patterns of Global Terrorism, 2003. United States Department of State, June 2004.
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Description
An Islamic extremist group, the GIA aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state. The GIA began its violent activity in 1992 after the military government suspended legislative elections in anticipation of an overwhelming victory by the Islamic Salvation Front, the largest Islamic opposition party. First designated in October 1997.
Activities
Frequent attacks against civilians and government workers. Since 1992, the GIA has conducted a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres, sometimes wiping out entire villages in its area of operation, although the group’s dwindling numbers have caused a decrease in the number of attacks. Since announcing its campaign against foreigners living in Algeria in 1993, the GIA has killed more than 100 expatriate men and women—mostly Europeans—in the country. The group uses assassinations and bombings, including car bombs, and it is known to favor kidnapping victims. The GIA highjacked an Air France flight to Algiers in December 1994. In 2002, a French court sentenced two GIA members to life in prison for conducting a series of bombings in France in 1995.
Strength
Precise numbers unknown, probably fewer than 100.
Location/Area of Operation
Algeria and Europe.
External Aid
None known.
Armed Islamic Group (GIA) is one of a number of bloodthirsty IslamoFascist groups operating in Algeria.
What, they are dissatisfied with the French?
I'd almost say its worth it, just to piss off the french!
See how they like us arming a radical islamic country to their south.
"Most people felt that Bush had no positive plans for the Arab and Muslim worlds in particular..."
Here's a crazy thought: how about the "Arab and Muslim world" produce some positive plans for itself, instead of waiting for outsiders to do it for them?
Algerians are also heavily involved in Islamic terrorism outside of Algeria. The attack in Spain, as well as a recent planned attack on the Spanish courts, involved Algerians.
Why were you over there in the first place? Working? I heard one time that it was the armpit of the world...not exactly a tourist mecca. :o)
So what you are saying is the Saints will win the Super Bowl before you touch Algerian shores again. :o) Could be these "sons and nephews expertise" contributed to that gas plant explosion over there - was it last year?
Did you ever see one of the Desert Rose "rocks" while there?
A lot longer then that.
Do you remember when the Saint fans wore paper bags over their heads and called the team the AINTS?
I have only seen Rock Roses from the southwest and Mexico.
I have two of those "rocks" from Algeria. Good size but slowly losing sand - heavy as 'ell tho.
Have you heard of Indian paint rocks?
These are small rocks about 1/2 inch round.
They are hollow and have a powder inside that ranges from yellow to red.
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