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To: R. Scott

"How can they be “Peacekeepers” when there is no peace to keep?"

Right -:))) You can call them "UN Bystanders" -:))))


41 posted on 01/18/2006 2:43:31 PM PST by sergey1973 (Russian American Political Blogger, Arm Chair Strategist)
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To: sergey1973

One of the problems I see the UN having in these operations is using the term “peacekeepers”. That will preclude them from taking offensive action – or any serious defensive action. They are restricted to a show of force, and very restricted in the use of any form of deadly force.


46 posted on 01/18/2006 3:07:46 PM PST by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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