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Why Norway?
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| May 22 2003
| Robert Gjerde and Morten Fyhn
Posted on 05/22/2003 10:55:03 AM PDT by knighthawk
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posted on
05/22/2003 10:55:39 AM PDT
by
knighthawk
(Full of power I'm spreading my wings, facing the storm that is gathering near)
To: knighthawk
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posted on
05/22/2003 10:57:57 AM PDT
by
knighthawk
(Full of power I'm spreading my wings, facing the storm that is gathering near)
To: knighthawk
Has anyone considered the Oslo Accord which tacitly recognizes Israel's right to exist?
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posted on
05/22/2003 10:59:46 AM PDT
by
monocle
To: knighthawk
This isn't rocket science. It's probably just because of the 1993 Oslo Accords.
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posted on
05/22/2003 10:59:55 AM PDT
by
GraniteStateConservative
(Putting government in charge of morality is like putting pedophiles in charge of children.)
To: knighthawk
Doesn't Norway boycott Israel? Not enough to appease the murderous Islamists, obviously.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:00:12 AM PDT
by
A_perfect_lady
(Let them eat cake.)
To: monocle
Hey, you beat me to it. I can't believe the writer of this story didn't think of it.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:00:41 AM PDT
by
GraniteStateConservative
(Putting government in charge of morality is like putting pedophiles in charge of children.)
To: knighthawk
Why Norway?
One word. Lutefisk.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:00:45 AM PDT
by
Spruce
To: knighthawk
As Norway has not yet fully instantiated sharia, they are an obvious target for the religion of peace. They have only to comply with the will of allah, the compassionate, the merciful, to avoid being slaughtered by the peaceful folk of islam.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:04:44 AM PDT
by
per loin
To: knighthawk
Canada, Norway -- all these oissant countries are acting like Gary larson's bear in the bullseye, pointing at their neighbors and hoping someone else will be the target. Whatever happens, they cannot possibly be part of the solution. That would be risky.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:06:46 AM PDT
by
js1138
To: monocle
-- Has anyone considered the Oslo Accord which tacitly recognizes Israel's right to exist?
Allowing Joows to live is an atrocity to Nazis and Islam.
To: knighthawk
Thanks knighthawk. Why do you think AQ singled out Norway....you are from that neck of the woods??
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:12:09 AM PDT
by
Dog
(LOST: Beloved Pet answers to the name QUAGMIRE if found call Howell Raines lost since Afghanistan.)
To: per loin
Exactly.
Norway is a target because EVERY non-Muslim nation is a target.
And even Muslim nations, which don't practice the "right kind" of Mohammedanism, are targets.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:14:52 AM PDT
by
Guillermo
(Proud Infidel)
To: knighthawk
Osama is jealous of Arafat's Nobel Peace Prize. He wants one too.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:15:17 AM PDT
by
Thud
To: A_perfect_lady
Doesn't Norway boycott Israel? Not enough to appease the murderous Islamists, obviously.
Plus they aren't yet under Shari'a Law.
Someday, even the silent moderate Muslims will get a clue.
The Wahhabist strain of Al-Quida is out to get non-Muslims.
They they will go after Muslims who aren't Wahhabists.
Moderat Muslims Listen: "You're Next"
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:17:37 AM PDT
by
VOA
To: Guillermo
Perhaps it's just a target of opportunity.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:22:37 AM PDT
by
Codie
To: knighthawk
My two cents:
It's the oil, stupid!
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:26:53 AM PDT
by
Shermy
To: knighthawk
Why Norway and why now?
Because Norway may be perceived as a "softer" target than the US, and in the version of "shock and awe" as practiced by al-Qaeda, so unexpected as to spread great alarm in the West.
And there is already a sizable Muslim "fifth column" within Norway or the nearby European community, given sanctuary over the years. Plus the fact that Norway is one of the major oil producers in today's world, and as such, dilute the market strength of the Middle East oil producers.
To: alloysteel
Maybe Norway won't sit out the next war, realizing that modern day Quisling tactics don't win them any favors with this crowd.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:30:02 AM PDT
by
Koblenz
(There's usually a free market solution)
To: knighthawk
Why Norway? It says why right in the article. Moreover, anyone who followed the Afghan campaign knows why. Norway sent its special forces to Afghanistan. As they are specialists in high-altitude and cold climate warfare, they were partcularly effective in ambushing and targeting airstrikes on al-Qaeda and Taliban forces hiding in the mountains.
The Norwegians sharpened their skills during the Cold War. As one of two NATO countries bordering the Soviet Union, they used to play ugly games of hide-and-seek with Soviet SPETSNAZ. They have maintained that sharp edge by working closely with Britain's Special Air Service.
Finally, it must be noted that while most Norwegians are pacifistic, their government is not. The Norwegian government has committed itself to maintaining some military-political relevance in the 21st century. Accordingly, it has scaled back its conventional forces and built up its special forces. In addition, it has reduced its littoral warfare navy and focused on building its high seas fleet for global operations alongside the United States.
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posted on
05/22/2003 11:33:35 AM PDT
by
Seydlitz
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