I don't believe there are thousands of Americans in Lebanon. I think there are thousands of Lebanese who happen to hold US passports and spend time in this country, but in their hearts they remain Lebanese and not American. They are lucky US Marines are coming to save their butts, and they can pay for it.
Well maybe not thousands of Americans, but quite a few I am sure... Anybody heard from our FReeper friend that was stuck there?? I cant seem to find the thread he started a few days ago.