U.S. to get involved in NATO war in Mali

[rambone]

It didn't take long for a crisis to occur that will provoke an American response. Convenient for NATO, eh?

Algeria Hostage Crisis Turns Mali Invasion Into Global Crisis

 

[deal me in]

This wouldn't have ANYTHING to do with Mali's gold export braking 80% GDP at the same time we have multiple nations calling to repatriate their gold from the Federal Reserve, would it? Al Quida sure has a knack for taking up residence in countries that have large amounts of resources we currently are in need of.

My first purple on the board, lol.

Ding, Ding. Western military forces are there to protect the uranium and gold interests. No one would care about Mali if they weren't Africa's 3rd largest producer of gold. Wealthy, powerful people want their gold mines protected so western governments send in the troops.

 

[Degtyaryov]

Logistical support is one thing. I'm ok with showing 'em the targets and getting them there so long as they're the ones doing the bombing/shooting.

 

[rambone]

Call the World Police

France Formally Requests US Military Aid for Mali Invasion

According to Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey, the French government has formally asked the United States for military aid for its invasion of Mali, saying that the aid will conclude planning, logistics and air support, but not combat troops.

France invaded on Saturday, and initially said they believed they would turn Mali into a “terror-free” democracy within a matter of weeks. Since then they have expressed surprise at the strength of rebel fighters, however.

 

[ViperJock]

Ding, Ding. Western military forces are there to protect the uranium and gold interests. No one would care about Mali if they weren't Africa's 3rd largest producer of gold. Wealthy, powerful people want their gold mines protected so western governments send in the troops.

Show me a war that wasn't fought over resources. I don't understand why people even bother commenting about this.

 

[rooster]

Hey I think we have heard this story before. Anyone need a refresher on who was in Vietnam before us?

 

[rambone]

Show me a war that wasn't fought over resources. I don't understand why people even bother commenting about this.

The government never says that. Its always for freedom, democracy, safety, preserving our way of life.

 

[steveh_131]

That's what they get for hating our way of life amirite???

 

[rambone]

USA enters the North African campaign

U.S. begins transporting French troops, equipment to Mali - Yahoo! News

PARIS (Reuters) - The United States has started transporting French soldiers and equipment to Mali as part of its logistical aid to French forces fighting Islamist militants in the north of the country, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.

"We have started air lifting French army personnel and equipment to Bamako from Istres," said Benjamin Benson, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM).

 

[Justin Case]

On the CBS Evening News now.

 

[rambone]

On the CBS Evening News now.

You heard it here first.

 

[rambone]

Ron Paul calls US involvement in Mali 'undeclared war'

Ron Paul calls US involvement in Mali 'undeclared war'

 

[Designer99]

I dont think America can afford to be the world police much longer.

By world police, I think you mean Corporation Supply Line Security Teams. We the people are broke, but those Corporations still need their interests guarded!

 

[rambone]

Nobel Peace Drones head for Mali

US Plans Base for Drones Near Mali

 

[ray d]

More dead Americans the bankers want the gold mines in Mali.

 

[SOCOM242]

Why don't we just let the Europeans handle this one on their own?

 

[moltke]

The OP title reads 'U.S. to get involved' and then goes on to talk about how another country has yet again asked for help from the Americans at their leisure. This basically likely means that we'll be footing the bill, providing all Intel, fueling and supplying all "allies" , and at the same time putting our selves out there to take virtually all the political heat and passing all credit onto someone else. Did I forget anything?

 

[moltke]

Why don't we just let the Europeans handle this one on their own?

Read my comment above ... they CAN'T! Worthless NATO has for years simply allowed US cash and resources to let them scrimp on by pretending to be part of an alliance. I can't remember some of the numbers, but the state of arms for the UK and France during the early stages of the Libya campaign was absolutely terrible. They had almost no spare parts and came running in a matter of days! Of all our many useless agreements and alliances ... Europe is the one that most seems desperate for a modern adjustment and realignment.

 

[rambone]

President Obama orders $50 million in funds to support France and Chad in Mali

On Feb. 11, President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Memorandum releasing $50 million to the Department of Defense to provide support to the nations of France and Chad in their ongoing conflict in Mali. This memorandum, singed under the authority of section 506 in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, allows the President to appropriate weapons, support services, and any necessary education and training to a foreign military, up to $100 million per year.