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In reply to the discussion: Trump tells Department of Defense to 'prepare for possible action' in Nigeria [View all]EX500rider
(12,085 posts)54. Really 3 separate battles going on there
There is the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram.
And there is the local Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/ISIL faction known as Islamic State West Africa Province/ISWAP.
Then there is the continuing battles between farmers and herders in northern and central Nigeria, the herders are militant Fulani Moslems Vs mostly Christian farmers.
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Trump tells Department of Defense to 'prepare for possible action' in Nigeria [View all]
iemanja
Saturday
OP
Good gawd... The least 'Christian' person announces he's going to exploit Christianity to start war with Nigera.
hlthe2b
Saturday
#2
Stopping aid and assistance will not protect christians. And why are only christians cherished? . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Saturday
#10
This isn't being a policeman, it's being a Death Wish fantasy vigilante
muriel_volestrangler
Saturday
#21
I figured. This is Nigeria after all. But that info won't be part of the right propaganda.
unblock
Saturday
#34
Trump: We don't want to be the policemen of the world BY BRETT SAMUELS - 04/30/18 (Remember?)
usonian
Saturday
#40
What about the christian Taliban here waiting in the wings for a nod and a wink from the orange convict
Hotler
Saturday
#42
We didn't have good relations with a lot of countries in Africa before then
tornado34jh
Yesterday
#45
He must realize that he's going drop dead and wants to go first class to HELL
Bread and Circuses
Yesterday
#46
So, did the Fool in the half White House end those 8 wars so he could start 8 more?
travelingthrulife
Yesterday
#49
Don't fall for it. He is planning to steal their oil. Same with Venezuela.
travelingthrulife
Yesterday
#51
Why pick on small potatos Nigeria? If hes serious why not go straight for China?
SSJVegeta
Yesterday
#52
Trump is using random military threats to distract from the numerous defeats and failures he is facing.
Martin68
Yesterday
#56
Keep it up pumpkin head and you will piss off the wrong people. Then you won't get your ballroom.
twodogsbarking
Yesterday
#58