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gsh341 · 06-05-2006, 12:04 PM

MSNBC reports an Islamic militia said it has seized Somalia's capital, raising fears that the nation could fall under the sway of al-Qaida.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13148204/

They have a live poll and their results kinda make me a little uneasy since the majority say we should never go back there. So I figured I would try their same poll here and see what the difference was.

MSNBC's results when I started this were:

Absolutely. Whether or not al-Qaida is involved, any ground ceded is a blow to U.S. anti-terrorism efforts. 23%

Probably. The U.S. military should begin to establish a foothold there just in case. 12%

Doubtful. It's still too soon to tell whether the group poses a significant threat. 27%

Never. Our failures there in 1994 should never be repeated. 30%

Not sure. 7.3%

**beardman2** · 06-05-2006, 02:11 PM

I hate for our guys to have to clean up another mess but if it has to be done they (as in the brass) sure as hell need to learn from last time.

DerekJ8 · 06-05-2006, 04:29 PM

How about "Who gives a sh.." Why waste time in Somalia when we could be gaming for Iran. That's what's going down next, buddy. Like it or not (I certainly don't).

gsh341 · 06-05-2006, 09:26 PM

So far the results are what I expected. No one is completely against it and most are willing to consider our involvement.

Not many sheeple here.

The Tengu · 06-06-2006, 07:44 AM

Wasn't it under the influence of Islamic factions before?

B Easy · 06-06-2006, 08:56 AM

If anything, Samolia Islamic militias are more of a threat to us than Iran.

Iran doesn't have anything that could strike the US at the moment, but if Samolia becomes a terrorist training ground, then we're looking at even more infiltration.

Personally, I'd feel a lot better about going to war to remove Islamic influence in Samolia than I would fighting Iran.

Odds are, Israel will do something about Iran anyway.

06-05-2006, 12:04 PM	#1
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,081	Mogadishu captured by Islamic militia MSNBC reports an Islamic militia said it has seized Somalia's capital, raising fears that the nation could fall under the sway of al-Qaida. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13148204/ They have a live poll and their results kinda make me a little uneasy since the majority say we should never go back there. So I figured I would try their same poll here and see what the difference was. MSNBC's results when I started this were: Absolutely. Whether or not al-Qaida is involved, any ground ceded is a blow to U.S. anti-terrorism efforts. 23% Probably. The U.S. military should begin to establish a foothold there just in case. 12% Doubtful. It's still too soon to tell whether the group poses a significant threat. 27% Never. Our failures there in 1994 should never be repeated. 30% Not sure. 7.3% __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

06-05-2006, 02:11 PM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	I hate for our guys to have to clean up another mess but if it has to be done they (as in the brass) sure as hell need to learn from last time. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

06-05-2006, 09:26 PM	#4
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,081	So far the results are what I expected. No one is completely against it and most are willing to consider our involvement. Not many sheeple here. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

06-06-2006, 07:44 AM	#5
The Tengu XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,766	Wasn't it under the influence of Islamic factions before? __________________ The militia of the United States consists of all able-bodied males at least 17 years of age and, except as provided in section 313 of title 32, under 45 years of age who are, or who have made a declaration of intention to become, citizens of the United States and of female citizens of the United States who are members of the National Guard. United States Code, Title 10, section 311, paragraph (a)

06-06-2006, 08:56 AM	#6
B Easy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 140	If anything, Samolia Islamic militias are more of a threat to us than Iran. Iran doesn't have anything that could strike the US at the moment, but if Samolia becomes a terrorist training ground, then we're looking at even more infiltration. Personally, I'd feel a lot better about going to war to remove Islamic influence in Samolia than I would fighting Iran. Odds are, Israel will do something about Iran anyway. __________________ Sleep is the cousin of death, so my eyes are wide open. A dream is kin to your last breath.

View Poll Results: Should the United States look to overthrow the group?
Absolutely. Whether or not al-Qaida is involved, any ground ceded is a blow to U.S. anti-terrorism efforts.	2	16.67%
Probably. The U.S. military should begin to establish a foothold there just in case.	6	50.00%
Doubtful. It's still too soon to tell whether the group poses a significant threat.	2	16.67%
Never. Our failures there in 1994 should never be repeated.	0	0%
Not sure.	2	16.67%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2006, 04:29 PM	#3
DerekJ8 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tatooine, fool. Posts: 42	How about "Who gives a sh.." Why waste time in Somalia when we could be gaming for Iran. That's what's going down next, buddy. Like it or not (I certainly don't).

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