Why the Hell are we bombing Somalia? Purportedly to take out a "known al-Qaeda terrorist". Apparently, it took three missiles to take out that one "terrorist," and we killed at least 4 people and wounded at least 20 others. The U.S. attack was confirmed by Bryan Whitman, a spokesman for the Pentagon. According to an AFP report, Dhoble "is home to thousands of refugees who fled clashes in Mogadishu." The U.S., however, identifies it as an "Islamist" town.
David Axe at Wired.com's "Danger Room" argues that "bombing Somalia is a bad idea." The United States aided Ethiopia in overthrowing the legitimate Somalian government which started an Islamic insurgency. It also left the people of Somalia starving. The turmoil created a hot spot for radical recruiting and massive violence.
The current bombing killed and injured civilians. Further, the Somalians know that the U.S. assisted in the Ethiopian invasion. This does nothing to improve the image of the United States within the region. If al Qaeda actually is recruiting and organizing in Somalia, they are likely to gain more than they lose by the most recent "shock and awe" approach to the "war on terrorism."
Tid-bit: It is reported that three Tomahawk missiles were fired from a submarine off the coast of Somalia. Each missile costs $1.4 million for a total of approximately $4.2 million.
You see, these missiles have to be fired or sold to other 'friendly' states or "allies", Israel for instance, to fire because unless they are fired their bloated numbers in DoD inventories would not justify further "orders" by Pentagon for their "replacement" from the Military-Industrial Complex and their "funding" by Congress. Who cares about Iraqis (ever since GULF WAR I) or Gazans or Lebanese or Somalians and such pest like nuisances! At the best they are worthless 'collateral damage'! Making friends? You have made my day! The Israelis are God's Chosen Race and hence above human Law! The US Commander-in-Chief has a "hotline connection" with the God of the 2nd Coming and RAPTURE. Why then, should USA and Israel have to MAKE FRIENDS! Influence People? With God on your side, missiles, bombs and nukes are better tools for influencing critters. After all the missiles, bombs and nukes are pesticides! May be for this very reason one of the famous 'spray' pesticides is trade named as RAID!
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syed mahdi (1 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 125 comments)
on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 4:52:05 AM
Interesting series of connections to get from missiles to pesticide to RAID. I believe you have hit on something there - the underlying thought process and relationship.
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Rowan Wolf (71 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 94 comments)
on Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 9:44:57 AM
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