Posted on 07/13/2006 1:00:45 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
From Tourists Streaming into Syria from Lebanon, post 47:
To: cinives
You all might find this damn funny, but my sorry ass is marooned in Beirut, where I have been working for the IMF. If anybody has any helpful suggestions on how I can get out of this war zone, I would be most grateful. Right now, the road to Syria is the only way out of Lebanon for anyone, including U.S. citizens, and the Israelis are bombing that road. I am NOT happy with the Israelis right now. I understand their concerns about their kidnapped soldiers but bombing the Beirut Airport was not going to help them in any way.
47 posted on 07/13/2006 3:47:47 PM EDT by rebel_yell2
That's right! Get close to the Russkies.
I was just about to ping you to this...
"Hey Reb, fill the bathtub with water. And any other containers you might have. "
good suggestion. you may be stuck there for a few days.
the one i was stuckk in lasted three days. for some reason they stopped shooting/mortaring at night, then in the orning it was OK from sunrise to about 9am.
if they do that in beruit, try to buy some provisions, although they may be costly.
And stay on the Christian side of the Green Line.
Dear Alouette,
My prayers go up for the safety of your precious daughter and your dear grandchildren. May the Lord surround them with a hedge of protection wherever they go.
No offense but I don't think the Israelis care about your discomfort.
I didn't say that and it is rebel_yell2 who is trapped, not me. Try again.
You'd need to go through Syria to get to Turkey anyway. Lebanon borders only Syria and Israel, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
Short of hunkering down, I think the best bet would be to try to get to Amman via Damascus, if you can't be guaranteed a flight out of Damascus. I wouldn't want to get stranded in Damascus.
Call Jack B at BRoot 549 for instructions.
Yes, it was an important strategic move. This had nothing to do with the Lebanese army's capabilities.
I agree. That's no doubt what they were thinking.
It's not about the Labanese army, rather preventing the resupply of Hizbollah as well as preventing the bad guys from leaving. Israel's two prisoners from being taken out of country as well. The ports are blockaded and the road to Syria under attack for the same reason.
Reb, I know you're joking about stringing for Fox News, but you'd be a great resource for the Free Republic News Service (if there was one). We ought to see if we can get the News Channels using FR for show prep!
Stay safe, Reb. We're praying for you.
Please note it is rebel_yell2 who is in Lebanon and not me. Also, I understand humor is a good tension-breaker and use it myself a lot. But snide comments when one of ours is in harm's way is a whole different kettle of fish and frankly, is indefensible. Let's show our good side here, people.
That's not the concern. The concern is hijacked commercial aircraft being used to smuggle kidnapped soldiers into Syrian airspace.
While I am concerned about your safety, I hope you will do your FReeper duty to give us the best reports you can. Your eye witneee to events and you ear wittness to the talk on the street will be very much appreciated.
Stay safe....
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