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To: dutchess; JohnHuang2
Hey JohnHuang2, perhaps next Thursday you could do something on the criticism of "doing nothing" and the cry to 'do something' in Darfur...
Worldwide protests violence in Darfur
Tens of thousands of people rallied in cities across the world Sunday to protest the violence in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan, and urge world leaders to intervene to resolve the conflict.
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in New York City, religious leaders gathered outside Downing Street in London to pray for a resolution, and a candlelight vigil was held in Cambodia to remember Darfur victims.

Some info for you that might help...
What's UN Peacekeeping Doing in Darfur and Lebanon? September 22, 2006
Unfortunately, there’s still one big hitch -- the government of Sudan opposes the introduction of a peacekeeping force to Darfur. This may sound like a trivial matter in the face of the overwhelming military might of the rest of the world and stern global pronouncements against the tragedy in Darfur. But sending a multinational force into Darfur under these conditions would be asking us to "shoot our way in", and who would supply the forces we'd need? This would resemble war fighting not Peacekeeping and that's not what we do. Without at least the consent of the Sudanese government, it would be nearly impossible for the UN to place or even maintain a force in Darfur, much less a successful one.
Do I need an /sarcasm?

4 posted on 09/28/2006 4:25:19 AM PDT by philman_36
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To: philman_36
Have you seen the latest political add about Darfur?

It makes me sick,that the add blames our President for the things that go on there.
6 posted on 09/28/2006 5:16:25 AM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman (Proud supporter of our Troops and President GW!!!)
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To: philman_36

Thanks for the links about the Darfur situation. I have not been keeping up on that situation. God, the UN is so darn worthless!!!!


29 posted on 09/28/2006 2:17:54 PM PDT by dutchess
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