GostHacked Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/08/report-us-steps-up-covert-strikes-in-yemen/ WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has intensified the covert U.S. war in Yemen, hitting militant suspects with armed drones and fighter jets, The New York Times reported late Wednesday.The accelerated campaign has occurred in recent weeks as violent conflict in Yemen has left the government in Sanaa struggling to cling to power, the Times said. The report, posted on the newspaper's website, said Yemeni troops that had been battling militants linked to Al Qaeda in the south have been pulled back to the capital. American officials hope the strikes will help prevent militants from consolidating power. Great, just another lovely conflict. Just so happens that the leader is out of the country in Saudi Arabia getting treated for woulds sustained in an attack. I don't think we need another war. Quite a lot happening this year indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Great, just another lovely conflict. Just so happens that the leader is out of the country in Saudi Arabia getting treated for woulds sustained in an attack. He's out of the country to be "treated for wounds" as an excuse to flee and save face. It was recently reported that his injuries are "worse than expected" and he'll have to stay in Saudi Arabia longer than thought. Oh, politics. Edited June 9, 2011 by Moonlight Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 He's out of the country to be "treated for wounds" as an excuse to flee and save face. It was recently reported that his injuries are "worse than expected" and he'll have to stay in Saudi Arabia longer than thought. Oh, politics. I was aware of the strikes in Yemen, but I did not think they were on the scale that they are. Kind of kept quite-like hush hush while Libya got the humanitarian bombs. Not unexpected, and not really surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I was aware of the strikes in Yemen, but I did not think they were on the scale that they are. Kind of kept quite-like hush hush while Libya got the humanitarian bombs. Not unexpected, and not really surprised. did you hear about the bahrain government putting medical staff (doctors, nurses, medics) on trial for treating the protesters who were injured by the government? too bad we don't hear much about what's happening in bahrain. i'm sure it has to do with the yes-man relationship bahrain has with the u.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rue Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 did you hear about the bahrain government putting medical staff (doctors, nurses, medics) on trial for treating the protesters who were injured by the government? too bad we don't hear much about what's happening in bahrain. i'm sure it has to do with the yes-man relationship bahrain has with the u.s. Right on cue is Bud: To blame the U.S., Obama,Americans, Boston Bruins fans press A To blame Israel, Jews and/or Zionists press B To blame all of the above press C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 too bad we don't hear much about what's happening in bahrain. i'm sure it has to do with the yes-man relationship bahrain has with the u.s. Oh yawn.... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/religious-processions-attacked-in-bahrain/article2050423/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/bahrain-cracks-down-on-protesters/article1946556/ http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/940464--five-dead-in-bahrain-after-bloody-riot-police-attack http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters/article/963003--world-ignoring-bahrain-struggle http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/05/11/peter-goodspeed-silence-and-fear-settle-over-bahrain/ http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/02/19/david-frum-america-cant-afford-to-ignore-the-chaos-in-bahrain/ I am always amused when some suggests because they haven't seen something, they assume there is nothing to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Weber Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) did you hear about the bahrain government putting medical staff (doctors, nurses, medics) on trial for treating the protesters who were injured by the government? too bad we don't hear much about what's happening in bahrain. i'm sure it has to do with the yes-man relationship bahrain has with the u.s. It would'nt have anything to do with Bahrain being a virtual Saudi/Sunni proxy,would it Dub/NaomiGlover/Bud? Edited June 9, 2011 by Jack Weber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) Oh yawn.... http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/religious-processions-attacked-in-bahrain/article2050423/ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/bahrain-cracks-down-on-protesters/article1946556/ http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/940464--five-dead-in-bahrain-after-bloody-riot-police-attack http://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters/article/963003--world-ignoring-bahrain-struggle http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/05/11/peter-goodspeed-silence-and-fear-settle-over-bahrain/ http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/02/19/david-frum-america-cant-afford-to-ignore-the-chaos-in-bahrain/ I am always amused when some suggests because they haven't seen something, they assume there is nothing to see. i'm talking about the western governments' stance on bahrain's government's treatment of protesters as compared to their stance on some other arab countries. this is just another case which illustrates that those in power in the u.s. do not care about human rights and democracy even if they want everyone to believe they do. Edited June 10, 2011 by bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 It would'nt have anything to do with Bahrain being a virtual Saudi/Sunni proxy,would it Dub/NaomiGlover/Bud? i wouldn't call bahrain a proxy of saudi, i'd call saudi and bahrain a proxy of united states. both dictatorships have u.s. military bases stationed in their country and have a tight relationship with the u.s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 did you hear about the bahrain government putting medical staff (doctors, nurses, medics) on trial for treating the protesters who were injured by the government? too bad we don't hear much about what's happening in bahrain. i'm sure it has to do with the yes-man relationship bahrain has with the u.s. Yes I did read a couple news articles on that. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13673299 Dozens of doctors and nurses who treated injured protesters in Bahrain have appeared in court charged with attempting to topple the monarchy. The 47 medics appeared in a special military court in Manama. They have been held since March, when Bahrain declared an emergency law, which was only lifted last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Great, just another lovely conflict. Just so happens that the leader is out of the country in Saudi Arabia getting treated for woulds sustained in an attack.I don't think we need another war. Quite a lot happening this year indeed. One thing I admire greatly is those peoples' in those countries' talent for self-government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 i'm talking about the western governments' stance on bahrain's government's treatment of protesters as compared to their stance on some other arab countries. Another example of " i don't see it, so it didn't happen. Or is it willfull ignorance so that you can continue spouting nonsense? http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/02/18/statement-president-violence-bahrain-libya-and-yemen-0 http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/03/13/statement-press-secretary-violence-yemen-and-bahrain http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Obama-welcomes-end-of-emergency-law-in-Bahrain-1413799.php http://www.thepearlroundabout.org/?p=138 http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=586967882 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August1991 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Yemen? Here's something to consider: Look at Google maps. And then, read this random web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yemen? Here's something to consider: Look at Google maps. And then, read this random web site. How is this relevant to the topic at hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Another example of " i don't see it, so it didn't happen. Or is it willfull ignorance so that you can continue spouting nonsense? you're either missing the point or purposely playing dumb. lip service by the white house is expected. the white house does not want to see the bahrain dictatorship removed. this is why strategic allies trump democracy and human rights. here is reality: At a meeting with the crown prince at the State Department, Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, said: “ Bahrain is a partner, and a very important one, to the US, and we are supportive of a national dialogue and the kind of important work that the crown prince has been doing in his nation, and we look forward to it continuing.” link despite this: Bahrain medical staff 'tortured for confessions' Doctors and nurses put on trial in Bahrain yesterday told relatives they were beaten with hoses and wooden boards embedded with nails and made to eat faeces. They also had to stand without moving for hours, or even days, and were deprived of sleep in order to force them to sign false confessions. The Bahraini authorities have put on trial 47 doctors and nurses before a security tribunal, accusing them of trying to overthrow the government, though they say all they did was treat injured pro-democracy protesters. link Edited June 13, 2011 by bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 you're either missing the point or purposely playing dumb. lip service by the white house is expected. the white house does not want to see the bahrain dictatorship removed. this is why strategic allies trump democracy and human rights. here is reality: At a meeting with the crown prince at the State Department, Hillary Clinton, US secretary of state, said: “ Bahrain is a partner, and a very important one, to the US, and we are supportive of a national dialogue and the kind of important work that the crown prince has been doing in his nation, and we look forward to it continuing.” link despite this: Bahrain medical staff 'tortured for confessions' Doctors and nurses put on trial in Bahrain yesterday told relatives they were beaten with hoses and wooden boards embedded with nails and made to eat faeces. They also had to stand without moving for hours, or even days, and were deprived of sleep in order to force them to sign false confessions. The Bahraini authorities have put on trial 47 doctors and nurses before a security tribunal, accusing them of trying to overthrow the government, though they say all they did was treat injured pro-democracy protesters. link Those whitehouse statements, are exactly the same as the ones directed at other countries.... I mean really, are you asking for global war? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Those whitehouse statements, are exactly the same as the ones directed at other countries.... I mean really, are you asking for global war? I doubt he's willing to put a gun in his hand to help his Arab friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Those whitehouse statements, are exactly the same as the ones directed at other countries.... I mean really, are you asking for global war? syrian and bahrain governments' responses have been similar to how ghaddafi responded to protesters at the beginning of the uprising in libya. however, u.s.' and other western governments' responses to those situations have been different. i mean really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 I doubt he's willing to put a gun in his hand to help his Arab friends. you're an ugly person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted June 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Those whitehouse statements, are exactly the same as the ones directed at other countries.... I mean really, are you asking for global war? The beginning of the next global war has already started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 you're an ugly person. Yet still better than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yet still better than you. yet another quick witted porch dog comeback taken from his 'i know you are, but what i am' bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 The beginning of the next global war has already started. Great....did your toaster tell you who's on what side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Dancer Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 syrian and bahrain governments' responses have been similar to how ghaddafi responded to protesters at the beginning of the uprising in libya. however, u.s.' and other western governments' responses to those situations have been different. i mean really. How far is italy from damascus? What is the number of syrian refugees landing on italian shores each year? What is the yearly trade totals between italy and syria...? How many italians should risk their lives for syria? Why should two completely different nations be treated the same way....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Why should two completely different nations be treated the same way....? those are all minor points. no one cares about italy's needs. the main point which you forgot to mention is geopolitical and the interest of u.s. and israel in those countries and governments. these interests trump democracy and human rights. this is proven by the actions taken so far. here is why the u.s. has treated libya differently than the following countries even though their actions have gone against human rights and democracy just like in libya: bahrain: yes-man dictatorship that keeps the iran friendly shia majority out of power and of course, there is a u.s. base that is stationed there. syria: an assad fall could create an instability that israel would like less than with assad staying in power. there is also the arab states who are urging u.s. and the west to not allow assad to fall. conclusion: this is about 'the interests' of united states with democracy and human rights being way down on the list of interests. Edited June 13, 2011 by bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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