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malthaussen

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4. It will have to be something that makes us look impotent and foolish

Reply to alp227 (Original post)

Thu Sep 27, 2012, 02:21 AM

Sep 2012

When the violence started in Africa with the US diplomatic missions, I was wondering if we were headed for a replay of the hostage thing. It's almost futile to try to guess what it will be, though, since there is so much opportunity out there. All that is required is for unscrupulous men to act without scruple.

-- Mal

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