*BREAK* FReeper rebel_yell2 trapped in Lebanon

FreeRepublic ^ | July 13, 2006 | NonValueAdded

[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

[TheCrusader]

"Not really. The Lebanese army doesn't operate any fixed wing aircraft. They don't need runways for helicopters."

I think the Israelis are trying to keep Syrian and Iranian assistance from arriving in Lebanon, whether in the form of terrorists or armaments, that's why they are isolating Lebanon from the rest of the world.

[StJacques]

"And grab all the IMF cash you can real quicklike!"

Boy, no Texan is gonna miss that.

In the midst of crisis comes great opportunity!

[Theophilus]

If you need a good song to sing or hum, to keep your mind occupied, try this one:

We are a band of brothers and native to the soil
Fighting for our Liberty, With treasure, blood and toil
And when our rights were threatened, the cry rose near and far
Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a single star!
Chorus:
Hurrah! Hurrah!
For Southern rights, hurrah!
Hurrah for the Bonnie Blue Flag that bears a single star.

[txhurl]

Sorry. Forgot the sarcasm tag for your ACLU a$$.

[Mjaye]

Prayers for you will continue until you're home safely.

[Patrick_k]

Thanks to all of you. I had a good night sleep without any disturbing noise (it is 8:31 AM).

[BnBlFlag]

"The Bonnie Blue Flag".............Most appropriate!

[LowOiL]

Hee hee hee, looks like you have been doing more posting this last couple days than the previous year total.

All kidding aside, prayers your way buddy. < no sarcasm >

And you better bookmark this thread to show your grandkids..

[LibertyRocks]

Still thinking of you Rebel_Yell, and Alouette's family, and Patrick, as well. Prayers for God's wisdom, and protection for all of you in the midst of this...

[SunnyUsa]

I am praying for you and all the Americans caught there to get out safely!!!

I hope to see video of the rescue of Americans being airlifted out very soon!

[freema]

How's it been going since you woke?

[rebel_yell2]

I've got my camera batteries fully charged. It will shoot about half an hour of MPEG-4 video. All I need now is for the helos to arrive.

[Jemian]

Our prayers are with you as you are making your decisions.

[BunnySlippers]

What time is it there? BTW, stay safe.

[Guenevere]

I continue to pray for you!

God bless you and keep you safe!!

[rebel_yell2]

More bombs going off. The hotel shakes as each one goes off, even though the targets are several miles away.
Haaretz.com is posting an AP headline that the French are organizing a ferry to evacuate French citizens. This is EXACTLY what the U.S. State Dept needs to do.

[BunnySlippers]

I'm sure you will be fine. Start writing a journal. :)

[Eye of Unk]

Just here to give you praise and encouragement, take care, I live in central Alaska far far away but am here with you in heart.