[rebel_yell2]

As someone who donated generously to the Bush reelection campaign, to the RNC and to the Swift Boaters, I am amazed that you think I am a Bush basher.

What planet are you living on?

State Dept bashing, now, there, I plead guilty, but I have lots of company. :-)

[Atlantic Friend]

I can't believe there are people who think pointing fingers is more urgent than helping 25,000 potential hostages leave Lebanon - and a fellow Freeper among them to boot.

Look, Reb, just in case you didn't get the private message I sent you : should you want to go to the port and talk your way into the French-dispatched ferry, send me some details about the guy you had contacts with via Freepmail, and I'll translate them into French (in case you don't already speak the language).

That'll be something to give to the officials to make them understand your situation better, and maybe that'll help give you some kind of priority treatment.

[jimbo123]

I've been following your adventures and find your reporting to be quite riveting.

It does seem like you were caught off-guard by this whole situation. Did you and your employer ever have discussions on what to do in the event of this type of scenario? If so, what went wrong?

[Feiny]

I am keeping you in my thoughts & prayers...and really appreciate the updates you post. Good Luck!!!