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*BREAK* FReeper rebel_yell2 trapped in Lebanon
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| July 13, 2006
| NonValueAdded
Posted on 07/13/2006 1:00:45 PM PDT by NonValueAdded
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To: Mike Darancette
That's right! Get close to the Russkies.
To: mystery-ak
I was just about to ping you to this...
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:14:24 PM PDT
by
SE Mom
(Proud mom of an Iraq war combat vet)
To: squarebarb; NonValueAdded; rebel_yell2
"Hey Reb, fill the bathtub with water. And any other containers you might have. "
good suggestion. you may be stuck there for a few days.
the one i was stuckk in lasted three days. for some reason they stopped shooting/mortaring at night, then in the orning it was OK from sunrise to about 9am.
if they do that in beruit, try to buy some provisions, although they may be costly.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:15:07 PM PDT
by
angkor
To: angkor
And stay on the Christian side of the Green Line.
44
posted on
07/13/2006 1:15:16 PM PDT
by
HAL9000
(Get a Mac - The Ultimate FReeping Machine)
To: Alouette
Dear Alouette,
My prayers go up for the safety of your precious daughter and your dear grandchildren. May the Lord surround them with a hedge of protection wherever they go.
45
posted on
07/13/2006 1:15:25 PM PDT
by
Palladin
("Governor Lynn Swann."...it has a nice ring to it!)
To: rebel_yell2; NonValueAdded
Good luck rebel_yell2, I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Don't make any rash moves and I am sure that you realize being an American, over there, at this time could be a little hazardous.
Stay safe.
46
posted on
07/13/2006 1:15:25 PM PDT
by
A Texan
(Oderint dum metuant)
To: NonValueAdded
No offense but I don't think the Israelis care about your discomfort.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:16:03 PM PDT
by
bkepley
To: claudiustg
I didn't say that and it is rebel_yell2 who is trapped, not me. Try again.
To: Ingtar
You'd need to go through Syria to get to Turkey anyway. Lebanon borders only Syria and Israel, with the Mediterranean Sea to the west.
Short of hunkering down, I think the best bet would be to try to get to Amman via Damascus, if you can't be guaranteed a flight out of Damascus. I wouldn't want to get stranded in Damascus.
To: rebel_yell2
Call Jack B at BRoot 549 for instructions.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:16:29 PM PDT
by
Wolverine
(A Concerned Citizen)
To: Smogger
Yes, it was an important strategic move. This had nothing to do with the Lebanese army's capabilities.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:16:50 PM PDT
by
NinoFan
To: photodawg
I agree. That's no doubt what they were thinking.
52
posted on
07/13/2006 1:16:50 PM PDT
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: NonValueAdded
This is a long shot, but is there anyway you could rent a car and go north all the way to Turkey? I know that's a long way, but there's a good chance it would get you the hell outta there (if Syria let you through.)
If things get really tough I'm sure the Navy will airlift the Americans out, so stay in touch with people in the know.
I've been in similar situations and I feel your pain, but don't blame the Israelis. Lebanon basically attacked them out of the blue.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:16:52 PM PDT
by
oldleft
To: Smogger
Not really. The Lebanese army doesn't operate any fixed wing aircraft. They don't need runways for helicopters. It's not about the Labanese army, rather preventing the resupply of Hizbollah as well as preventing the bad guys from leaving. Israel's two prisoners from being taken out of country as well. The ports are blockaded and the road to Syria under attack for the same reason.
54
posted on
07/13/2006 1:17:05 PM PDT
by
SJackson
(The Pilgrims—Doing the jobs Native Americans wouldn’t do!)
To: NonValueAdded; rebel_yell2
Reb, I know you're joking about stringing for Fox News, but you'd be a great resource for the Free Republic News Service (if there was one). We ought to see if we can get the News Channels using FR for show prep!
Stay safe, Reb. We're praying for you.
55
posted on
07/13/2006 1:17:39 PM PDT
by
SlowBoat407
(What is our exit strategy in the war on poverty?)
To: NonValueAdded
Be safe, rebel, and please know that there are lots of FReepers pulling for you.
You've got a front row seat for the opening of the REAL WWIII.
Bet you wish it was just the Super Bowl! Take care.
56
posted on
07/13/2006 1:17:46 PM PDT
by
ishabibble
(ALL-AMERICAN INFIDEL)
To: All
Please note it is rebel_yell2 who is in Lebanon and not me. Also, I understand humor is a good tension-breaker and use it myself a lot. But snide comments when one of ours is in harm's way is a whole different kettle of fish and frankly, is indefensible. Let's show our good side here, people.
To: Smogger
The Lebanese army doesn't operate any fixed wing aircraft.That's not the concern. The concern is hijacked commercial aircraft being used to smuggle kidnapped soldiers into Syrian airspace.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:18:20 PM PDT
by
wideawake
("The nation which forgets its defenders will itself be forgotten." - Calvin Coolidge)
To: NonValueAdded; rebel_yell2
While I am concerned about your safety, I hope you will do your FReeper duty to give us the best reports you can. Your eye witneee to events and you ear wittness to the talk on the street will be very much appreciated.
Stay safe....
59
posted on
07/13/2006 1:18:27 PM PDT
by
bert
(K.E. N.P. Slay Pinch)
To: Smogger
Whether their military has an air force or not plenty of supplies and ammunition can be flown in on those same runways via "commercial" planes.
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posted on
07/13/2006 1:18:48 PM PDT
by
A Texan
(Oderint dum metuant)
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