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*BREAK* FReeper rebel_yell2 trapped in Lebanon
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| July 13, 2006
| NonValueAdded
Posted on 07/13/2006 1:00:45 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
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To: rebel_yell2; Alouette; NonValueAdded
A buddy of mine is married to a Lebanese, and she says:
"Lebanon is weak and has been since the end of the civil war in 1991 and has NEVER been able to regain the autonomy it had pre-civil war, circa 1975. Lebanon is NOT a terrorist state. Hizbollah is a "terrorist" entity labelled as such by Israel when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982. Hizbollah at the time was the Lebanese resistance, who had every right to defend themselves against an invading country. Now they have outlived thier original purpose and morphed into an organiztion funded by foreign governments who desire the total destructio of Israel. Israel is a terrorist state compared to Lebanon."
I don't even know where to begin with this. Any ideas?
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:08:54 PM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(Anything is possible when you don't understand how anything happens.)
To: rebel_yell2
Haven't been in a similar situation, so my advice would be just speculation. However the idea of writing a book is worthwhile as a lot of the next few days will be waiting and waiting. That would allow you to record observations that you can't post here without endagering your life or the lives of others. It might also moderately reduce the scared s3##tless factor to be well occupied.
We all pray for you and hope for your welfare.
To: NonValueAdded; rebel_yell2
Stock up on lotsa beer and freep!
183
posted on
07/13/2006 2:09:21 PM PDT
by
pissant
To: null and void
You don't have the same stressors he has by a long shot.>
What stress? According to #159 he is safer than in Chicago.
184
posted on
07/13/2006 2:09:29 PM PDT
by
Petruchio
(* Censored *)
To: Ainast
Thats why it pays to have a nice housewife who washes all the hair and junk out on a daily basis. hehehe kidding
I never take offense to the truth, the "kidding" wasn't necessary......LOL!
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:09:54 PM PDT
by
Hot Tabasco
(Global warming has forced me to buy glacier front property in Alaska....)
To: HAL9000; rebel_yell2
"But if the phone lines are cut, a shortwave radio may be the only way to obtain information about evacuation."
True enough, you are probably right.
In my coup, we never lost comms, which surprised the heck out of me. Landlines and cells never went down.
Rule of thumb is: 1st the airport, 2nd the Ministry of Communication.
186
posted on
07/13/2006 2:10:12 PM PDT
by
angkor
To: rahbert; Trueblackman
I think TBN...
[This is a correction of a correction.] I meant "TBM." Sorry.
187
posted on
07/13/2006 2:11:53 PM PDT
by
Clara Lou
(A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality. --I. Kristol)
To: cripplecreek
You haven't been where he is. I have.
If you were saying that s**t face-to-face under those circumstances, I'd bite your head off without hesitation.
188
posted on
07/13/2006 2:12:47 PM PDT
by
angkor
To: Xenalyte
That gal is a great propagandist for Hezbollah.
189
posted on
07/13/2006 2:13:03 PM PDT
by
Palladin
("Governor Lynn Swann."...it has a nice ring to it!)
To: rebel_yell2
You have communication, and a relatively safe place at the moment. You've likely registered your visit with the state department, and they have some form of communication to you if there is an evac. Next key is to not make yourself a target.
After that, review your assets. There are some corporate financial institutions who have contingency plans. Ensure that you're in communication with folks likely to have knowledge of such efforts.
If I was in a demi-combat zone, I'd want to be involved in the financial sector as they're most likely to have security concerns well planned in advance. It might also be a good idea to think about who you know and if they wouldn't mind a house guest or two over the next few days, or a sleeping bag in their office.
190
posted on
07/13/2006 2:13:12 PM PDT
by
kingu
(Yeah, I'll vote in 2006, just as soon as a party comes along who listens.)
To: SlowBoat407
If I "insulted" anyone, I do apologize. No insult was intended. I do find the lack of knowledge of this region exhibited by several Freepers to be mind boggling, however.
To: NonValueAdded
Thanks for the info...prayers up!
192
posted on
07/13/2006 2:14:06 PM PDT
by
DCBryan1
( Head OFF-The oft repeated and annoying Muslim remedy applied directly to the neck.)
To: Rte66; rebel_yell2
"Someone else was caught there, too - but is safe for now:"
There are American media in Beruit as well. I don't suppose they are going anywhere either.
Stay safe, return safe.
To: Palladin
Well, see, she's a very nice girl married to a sweetheart of a Lebanese guy, and I'm sure her in-laws have told her what to say.
Not knowing enough about the situation, I don't know how to refute her.
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:14:23 PM PDT
by
Xenalyte
(Anything is possible when you don't understand how anything happens.)
To: Lizarde; cripplecreek; rebel_yell2
"Slinging insults and freeping from Beirut during a ME War - more power to him"
He's a real rock 'n roll star now ;-)
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:14:58 PM PDT
by
angkor
To: NonValueAdded
Thanks for the info...prayers up!
196
posted on
07/13/2006 2:15:05 PM PDT
by
DCBryan1
( Head OFF-The oft repeated and annoying Muslim remedy applied directly to the neck.(Available at UN))
To: rebel_yell2
Sorry to see you're getting insults and a lot of bad advice on this thread. Do not approach the Israelis. I doubt they'll enter Beirut on the ground anyway. Do not openly carry an American flag.
If an U.S. evac is organized, the Israelis will cooperate with it.
197
posted on
07/13/2006 2:15:27 PM PDT
by
HAL9000
(Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
To: Petruchio
By golly you're right! Please feel free to be as rude, obnoxious and cruel as you like. He deserves it, doesn't he?
198
posted on
07/13/2006 2:15:51 PM PDT
by
null and void
(It's a crazy world. Someone ought to sell tickets.)
To: NonValueAdded
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:16:55 PM PDT
by
fatima
(You can read History or make it,fatima)
To: Kimberly GG
Well, the original thread was pulled, which described who they are and why there - and more details that I guess were *too* detailed. That's why I was being vague.
I think the original poster is here on the thread and will add updates if they are known and can be posted. I just wanted to make sure there was cross-reference.
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posted on
07/13/2006 2:17:09 PM PDT
by
Rte66
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