Government of Niger overthrown in military coup.

Started by jimmy olsen, February 19, 2010, 01:00:34 AM

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DontSayBanana

Quote from: Alexandru H. on February 19, 2010, 06:39:14 AM
They're only restoring democracy, guys! Chill!  :rolleyes:

The sad part is, reading over a history of the Nigerian government, some of the military governments have been more ethical and effective than both their preceding and succeeding civilian counterparts. :hmm:
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Quote from: DontSayBanana on February 19, 2010, 08:53:31 AM
The sad part is, reading over a history of the Nigerian government, some of the military governments have been more ethical and effective than both their preceding and succeeding civilian counterparts. :hmm:
Niger /= Nigeria
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Quote from: Grey Fox on February 19, 2010, 08:29:20 AM
That's not going to change, Super Sarko probably already sent the Legion to protect their assets.

He probably already sent the Legion to train the people responsible for the Coup.  :ph34r:
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Quote from: Strix on February 19, 2010, 06:43:29 PM
Quote from: Grey Fox on February 19, 2010, 08:29:20 AM
That's not going to change, Super Sarko probably already sent the Legion to protect their assets.

He probably already sent the Legion to train the people responsible for the Coup.  :ph34r:

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It is pretty sad the best you all can come up with is a bunch of nigger jokes. :rolleyes:
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Quote from: Jaron on February 19, 2010, 06:55:35 PM
It is pretty sad the best you all can come up with is a bunch of nigger jokes. :rolleyes:

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Jaron

It is a little confusing but Nigeria = Nigerian and Niger = Nigerien


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