I Didn't Even Know This was a Thing

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Opus, Feb 18, 2024.

  1. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i think they shoulda booked a flight back to thier homeland and protest there...like thier country gets cable tv.. to see what's going on here..???
     
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  3. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    they turned violent, refused to disperse when ordered to.

    po-po dispersed or arrested them.

    the end.

    "spokesperson" for them said it was to bring attention to the problems in Eritrea.

    Eritrea is a country on East Africa coast, bordering on Djbouti.
     
  4. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Needlessly stirring a stupid pot.
     
  5. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    Eritrea is a “breakaway nation”-it used to be part of Ethiopia.
    Its leader rules the country with an iron fist.
    Isaias Afwerki - Wikipedia
     
  6. mjd4277

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    Eritrean War of Independence - Wikipedia
    Ethiopia used to have access to the Red Sea. Asmara,the current capital of Eritrea,used to be one of Ethiopia’s primary port cities. When Eritrea broke away Ethiopia became a landlocked country.
     
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  7. Savor the Flavor

    Savor the Flavor Medium Load Member

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    "Cultural event."

    Yeah. Uh-huh...

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  8. broke down plumber

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    Why bother with mace , rubber bullits and shotgun beanbags get the point across very effectively
     
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  10. Opus

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    Yeah, a few years ago I was a consultant / contractor in DC. My favorite bartender was from there. He told me about it and then I looked it up. It makes Russia look like Disneyland. They tolerate NO ####.
     
  11. mjd4277

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    It’s pronounced JIB-BOOTY!
    (Silent D);)
     
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