What country is at civil war? France of course.
"We are in a state of civil war, orchestrated by radical Islamists. This is not a question of urban violence any more; it is an intifada, with stones and Molotov cocktails. You no longer see two or three youths confronting police; you see whole tower blocks emptying into the streets to set their 'comrades' free when they are arrested."
Not everyone agrees that France is in the midst of a civil war against Islamist extremist Gerard Demarcq, of the largest police unions, Alliance, dismissed talk of an "intifada" as representing the views of only a minority.
Mr. Demarcq said that the increased attacks on officers were proof that the policy of "retaking territory" from criminal gangs was working. Mr. Demarcq obviously sees France’s problem as a law and order problem.
However, Michel Thoomis, the secretary general of the hardline Action Police trade union, has written to interior minister, Nicolas Sarkozy warning of an "intifada” and demanding that officers be given armoured cars in the most dangerous areas.
He said: "We are in a state of civil war, orchestrated by radical Islamists.
This is not a question of urban violence any more; it is an intifada, with stones and Molotov cocktails. You no longer see two or three youths confronting police; you see whole tower blocks emptying into the streets to set their 'comrades' free when they are arrested."
He added: "We need armoured vehicles and water cannon. They are the only things that can disperse crowds of hundreds of people who are trying to kill police and burn their vehicles."
Might I remind you that this is happening in the streets of France. Democrats who have called for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq let me ask you, how long would you suppose America has before we begin to look like Europe if we lose in Iraq?
Let’s all think about it!
Tell ya what, Alaphiah, if this were to come to the streets of America it is not the Democrats who would be to blame but GW Bush.
ReplyDeleteHe is the one you'd be needing to address since he started an illegal war against Iraq and who has left the US basically defenseless.
Have you ever taken it into consideration that if the American troops stay in Iraq the Intifada could still happen here in America and who would protect the American people then? The National Guard would normally be the ones protecting us but since they are in Iraq and stretched to the breaking point we are basically left unprotected.
Mr. Demarcq kind of reminds me of Bush..."there is no civil war in Iraq." I believe your post is saying you believe there is a civil war in Iraq. Does Mr. Bush know this? :)
SG
Hi Sogal,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to have an opportunity to talk to you about this subject.
First Congress did authorize the President to go to war against Iraq if you remember many Dems tried to back away from their support just prior to the election season.
Said that to say, what illegal war?
Second I think you have a point. We well could be attacked in America (knock on wood)I think a more united America on the war would prevent that, How?
If Americans united behind the war,we would stop this politically correct fighting and shock and awe this war to conclusion.
Lastly we have an insurgency problem supported by Iran in Iraq not a Civil War and I think everyone knows that!
See ya around (and thanks for the advise)
your Friend ~Al