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I bet the Yemeni citizens are frightened, too. delrem Apr 2015 #1
and what does that have to do with it? Btw, almost all of these folks are Yemeni-Americans cali Apr 2015 #2
"What has that to do with it?" really? delrem Apr 2015 #3
what has that got to do with the U.S. refusing to rescue trapped U.S. citizens? cali Apr 2015 #4
It's racism, obviously. Ghost Dog Apr 2015 #7
I think it is racism. If these were anglo Americans, I'd bet they'd be rescued. cali Apr 2015 #8
If they were Anglo-Americans, they would not be living in Yemen right now. msanthrope Apr 2015 #9
There maybe be Anglo Americans thrre newfie11 Apr 2015 #13
Issued in February (updated six days ago...) Surya Gayatri Apr 2015 #5
another stunning success of the war on terror. KG Apr 2015 #6
This reminds me of people who climb mountains when bad weather is called for... Adrahil Apr 2015 #10
Good luck overseas Americans and don't forget Tax Day is on April 15th Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #11
The USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Group is in the area, so WTF indeed Lurks Often Apr 2015 #12
And How Many Marines Sparhawk60 Apr 2015 #14
Moot point, neither of us is in the position of being forced to make that choice. Lurks Often Apr 2015 #15
Thanks Lurks Often - Nice to see the ideals of solidarity and service you expressed Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #16
I think you misunderstood me Lurks Often Apr 2015 #17
I agreed with you, and I thanked you for the post Pooka Fey Apr 2015 #18
I have no doubts that the US military can handle such a rescue mission n/t Lurks Often Apr 2015 #19
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