Thursday, August 7, 2003
Liberating Liberia = Good. "Liberating" Iraq = Bad.
Reuters | Joy as Peacekeepers Roll Into Liberian Capital
People lay down in front of the peacekeepers' armored personnel carriers, waved white flags and reached out to shake hands or even brush the boots of foreign soldiers many consider saviors after two weeks of bitter fighting.
Some people threw confetti made from torn-up leaves over the peacekeepers as they made their first trip through Monrovia since arriving in Liberia Monday.
The Nigerian soldiers blew kisses or gave 'V for victory' signs as they drove through the city, where last week mortar shells and stray bullets dealt sudden death to residents.
"It's beautiful, it's beautiful," said Nigerian Lieutenant-Colonel Amos Nudamajo...
The West African troops have brought new hope to a land broken by 14 years of conflict that have destabilized the region and created a generation of drugged-up, brutal young fighters...
Impression: My my my...it certainly sounds wonderful! I mean, to be able to actually "liberate" a country without the scare quotes. I mean, even Reuters is describing it as joyful. I mean, JOY! JOY!... Uncle Sam gotta get some a that. Send in the Marines!!
I mean...there are no "questions," or "worries about the future," "or "chaos," or blame for the "humanitarian disaster" or, well...none of that! Miraculous.
Nigerians, tell us your secret!
