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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by crisycent: 7:07am On Nov 15, 2014
Why is our government bothered about america? Buy from Russia.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by slightlyMad(f): 7:12am On Nov 15, 2014
This is not meant to be an insult but a fact that Nigeria is being controlled by a sect of ignorant and bottomline dum.b a$$ humans at the moment.

you can liken them to an 11 year old spoilt child who wants to drive a car he has no technical know-how of.
What do you expect the elders to do?

elders will keep the car keys away from him so that he will not kill himself.


This is what USA is currently doing.

GEJ should be greatful to the USA for these reasons.


Once Boko Haram, who is well known for using military equipment, lays hands on such aircraft,
they will happily send for help from their brothers i.e ISIS or al-qaeda who have experts who can operate the bird.


Next, they head to aso rock by air and trust me, Clueless GEJ will be reduced to rubbles.
and those Tanoids here will be shouting, America help boko haram to divide Nigeria.


As for GEJ, declaring even when deep down, you know you are the most incompetent man for the job
is just the height insensitivity any human can display.

Dont you see the pictures of bomb blast victims?
we know it is the opposition, but what have you done to bring them to justice?
that is what we mean by the word incompetence.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by DaBullIT(m): 7:13am On Nov 15, 2014
gboss4sure:


So how do you explain why the USA is arming Syrian rebels, supplying arms with of billions per year to Saudi Arabia the No 1 human right abuser in the world? Explain what is moral about all these.

First question to your question is who are the Syrian rebels ?

Your answer. The Syrian opposition (Arabic: المعارضة السورية‎ Al-Mu'aradah Al-Suriyah) is an umbrella term for groups and individuals calling for regime change in Syria and who oppose its Ba'athist government. The term "opposition" (Arabic "mu'araDah"wink is typically used to refer to traditional political actors; that is, groups and individuals who have a history of dissent against the Syrian state, rather than to describe all participants in the uprising against Assad rule in Syria. The first structures to form in the Syrian uprising were local protest-organizing committees.

I assume say International relations Na something wey you sabi. Different countries get different objectives way go profit them by themselves. I bet that the Syrian government and its policies are so disgusting that rebels had to be formed . If locals resent the present government and that govt does not favor US's national objectives they can provide support. After all the choice for government wey make sense and freedom Na fundamental human right

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by InvertedHammer: 7:15am On Nov 15, 2014
Nigeria engineers are sophisticated.
Nigeria engineers are this...Nigeria engineers are that.


Well...then build your own fvcking weapons!

Goddamn Nigerians take pride in knowing zilch.

Check the arrogance in folks whose eng Iineers cannot build a freaking slingshot.

Nobody owes you shlt


US should not sell weapons to Nigeria. If Nigerians cannot develop and build their own weapons, let them perish. Those US folks get 2 heads?

And when oyibo tells u that u are a bunch of monkeys, you will feel slighted. Yet you behave as one.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by guttentag(m): 7:15am On Nov 15, 2014
I. Have the Fighter Jet in my backyard, interested buyer should contact me
I encourage all Nigeria to aswell purchase there weapen. Cuz the way I see things now, Nigeria is at War Like Libya contesting of US sponsorship

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by kilokeys(m): 7:17am On Nov 15, 2014
this set of leaders do not need such sophisticated weapons.
they cant be fully explored without intelligence and coordination on land
(nepa fit take light anytime, how many secured safehouses with satelllite communications we get sef)


almighty ships and tanks dey miss.

talk more of a cobra

its would be a case of a green snake under a green grass


green white green. naija we hail thee

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Reference(m): 7:23am On Nov 15, 2014
Onmason:
More comedy. The GIANTS OF AFRICA can't produce weapons? Too bad. The reasons given here are rubbish. U.S knows the weapons are not meant to fight boko haram. So America should come and defeat boko haram when we have been told that every attack strategy discussed is leaked to boko haram by some Nigerian soldiers? Some of the uniforms and weaponsused by BH belong to the Nigerian. Army! Let's wake up from this slumber, GOVT is not SERIOUS about fighting boko haram. PERIOD!!

The fact there is no united front in fighting this terror is not a government fail mark but a Nigerian one. That is why I always preach about restructuring. It is the foundation on which nations are built. Right now the nation comes last in the considerations of the average Nigeria, self, tribe and religion well ahead. When I say this problem has no military solution, I know what I'm saying.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by LordIllegal(m): 7:24am On Nov 15, 2014
I regret ever joining the U.S Military.. # Yes i Sincerely do. My brother, Na becoS of Money

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 7:25am On Nov 15, 2014
DaBullIT:


First question to your question is who are the Syrian rebels ?

Your answer. The Syrian opposition (Arabic: المعارضة السورية‎ Al-Mu'aradah Al-Suriyah) is an umbrella term for groups and individuals calling for regime change in Syria and who oppose its Ba'athist government. The term "opposition" (Arabic "mu'araDah"wink is typically used to refer to traditional political actors; that is, groups and individuals who have a history of dissent against the Syrian state, rather than to describe all participants in the uprising against Assad rule in Syria. The first structures to form in the Syrian uprising were local protest-organizing committees.

I assume say International relations Na something wey you sabi. Different countries get different objectives way go profit them by themselves. I bet that the Syrian government and its policies are so disgusting that rebels had to be formed . If locals resent the present government and that govt does not favor US's national objectives they can provide support. After all the choice for government wey make sense and freedom Na fundamental human right

In all words, It is right for the USA to provide arms to the rebels who commit different atrocities and also calls for the full islamization of Syria other than the Syrian president who under his leadership other religions such as Christianity thrives?

These same rebels are killing Christians in their country who are protected by Assad. Brother stop watching too much of CNN.

Was it not the same accusations they layed on Gaddaffi, Today we have seen what Libya has turned into. All thanks to the USA and its friends who wrecked libya

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 7:26am On Nov 15, 2014
rawpadgin:
each time i hear Nigerian science students bragging about their certificate i just laugh

the mentality of an average Nigerian science student is.... after graduation get employed in a company that pays 200k per month, then get married

while the U.S science students are thinking of the next machine to invent
The Nigerian science students have been reduced to nothingness because of non exposure to modern science apparatus in our so-call institutions. Take a good look at some of the lab in our tertiary institution and you will weep. Why is it that when this same science students travel abroad they break records? Its because the environment and facilities are life transforming.

I keep saying that Nigerians are the most creative and innovative people have ever seen, but because of the decadence in our country this creativity has only been witness on the negative. Give them the right tools and environment and watch them cause the world to a standstill.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by kazmanbanjoko(m): 7:28am On Nov 15, 2014
Foolish reasons why they dont want to give them weapon

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by DaBullIT(m): 7:33am On Nov 15, 2014
gboss4sure:


In all words, It is right for the USA to provide arms to the rebels who commit different atrocities and also calls for the full islamization of Syria other than the Syrian president who under his leadership other religions such as Christianity thrives?

These same rebels are killing Christians in their country who are protected by Assad. Brother stop watching too much of CNN.

Was it not the same accusations they layed on Gaddaffi, Today we have seen what Libya has turned into. All thanks to the USA and its friends who wrecked libya

Syrian rebels =/ isis

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 7:35am On Nov 15, 2014
This USA people sef, they can soo make me to laf. I still wonder why we haven't patronized the Chinese massively.
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by GlorifiedTunde(m): 7:43am On Nov 15, 2014
If you're a Nigerian, and for once u do not see uncle Sam's conspiracy, then you can never be a good assessor.

The two points are so not enough. Let's. Leave Nigerian issues aside and focus on this main subject - sale or no sale.

What does uncle Sam know about human rights? What about what they did in the middle east? Why is HR used against us and not them? Another white man tactics to confuse and delude us.

For how long will the whites keep succeeding in making us feel non human? Are they not responsible for the state African countries have been plunged into? Are the blacks not responsible for their own early development?

What manufacturer won't sell because the buyer cannot maintain? This just doesnt add up.
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 7:49am On Nov 15, 2014
LordIllegal:
I regret ever joining the U.S Military.. # Yes i Sincerely do. My brother, Na becoS of Money
Which branch of the military did you join?
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Leobreezy(m): 7:49am On Nov 15, 2014
DaBullIT:


What's this one saying ?

You no sabi where this yawa begin you carry aproko come dey insult pesin .

Maybe its the world who is blinded by jealousy and hate , maybe its the world who is blinded by fury.

I'm not saying US govt is perfect I'm saying they don't fumble about bullying other smaller nations

WTC was bombed wasn't it ?
Osama/Al quida claimed responsibility
Some nations were celebrating the horrible incident while some scampered in fear for they know what will come

What most people say is America went to Iraq for oil. How many times have you read that a bunker delivered crude to US borders even till date ?
So think about it . and for your info I read different versions of news and opinions before drawing my conclusions

Google.it Google.co.uk , Google.fr ,Google.com.es , Google.il , Even Google Saudi USA can not control all the search engines in the world. Of course there will be cry babies saying every move US makes is wrong , You don't go around dancing fire hoping not to get burnt

Google : countries celebrate 9/11 or Saddam Hussein IED or All queida IRAQ. You would see that several factors amounted to invasion of Iraq not oil
Some soldiers sent to Iraq themselves all opened up on ABC news that the real reason they were sent to Iraq was none other than oil. And if truly you get your news from different sources you surely should've come across reports and photos of inmates of Guantanamo Bay who are sexually harassed and tortured. Recently a guy was released from there after it was proven that the allegations of terrorism against him were false. So dude, the US is not the angel you think it is, it's just a devil in disguise.
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Gordieshegz(m): 7:56am On Nov 15, 2014
sholatech:
Think I'm lost...the Cobra helicopters are to be bought as stated, or leased? We wanted to buy with our money and someone worried we cant maintain them? How ma y cars have we been buying from Us- we dont maintain them and we still buy them regularly!

Do u know number of millitary wares that were leased or sold out by the US to countries that were romancing wit similar rebel groups and later on got hijacked by the insurgents in d other part of d world?? These weapons hav been used against american allies or planned to be used against america...they must have heard about how boko haram seemed to be taking control of millitary weapons from those nigerian soldiers that were forthly compromised by spies among ringmembers..so this could form the basis of america concerns

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by FemoLondon: 7:57am On Nov 15, 2014
bandisandi:
In short, US is doing these It dents a great blow on their reputation that the almighty US Can't locate and rescue kidnapped girls in the forest.
TOO BAAAAD!!!
Why should any other country be the ones to rescue the girls? We are a so called "giant of Africa" and yet cannot even rescue the Chibok girls. In fact the town of Chibok has been taken over by BokomHaram. Our ineffective military offensive against Boko Haram is our our own doing and has nothing to do with any other country. We need to stop blaming others for our problems and tackle them our selves.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Leobreezy(m): 8:00am On Nov 15, 2014
Godditex:
The Nigerian science students have been reduced to nothingness because of non exposure to modern science apparatus in our so-call institutions. Take a good look at some of the lab in our tertiary institution and you will weep. Why is it that when this same science students travel abroad they break records? Its because the environment and facilities are life transforming.

I keep saying that Nigerians are the most creative and innovative people have ever seen, but because of the decadence in our country this creativity has only been witness on the negative. Give them the right tools and environment and watch them cause the world to a standstill.
You're right, when all we do here is book book book and no practicals how can our ingenuity be developed? These science students run after oil company jobs because they know that no one will sponsor them here even if they have good ideas. Their parents won't even encourage them sef, just get a job in oil company and leave all that one for "oyinbo" people to do. It's sad, not just science sef even my field, law.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by KLand(m): 8:02am On Nov 15, 2014
Those are lame excuses from the US. God will protect us against their secret agenda.

One thing should be clear by now: those who are not helping Nigeria fight boko haram are one way or another supporting the insurgents.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Ideyontop: 8:02am On Nov 15, 2014
Stelvin101:


My brother if are waiting for US to publicly state it that Nigeria Military is compromised and it will be a disaster if after selling sophisticated weapons to Nigeria terrorist got hold of them like they did in some weapons and tanks they have access to right now then you are on a long tin. We all know the real reason US is refusing to do Arms deals with Nigeria.


Well,this is the only sensible answer I have seen as to the reason they refused to sell us military hardwares!

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by FemoLondon: 8:04am On Nov 15, 2014
LordIllegal:
I regret ever joining the U.S Military.. # Yes i Sincerely do. My brother, Na becoS of Money
You are surely a clown. In one of your previous posts, you asked if Nigeria is located inside Ghana.... SMH
https://www.nairaland.com/1987863/does-kind-hairstyle-keep-define/3#27951649

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Mcowubaba: 8:04am On Nov 15, 2014
lomaxx:
Where was Adefuye when America was learning how to make weapons? See as the man is talking like USA owe him a duty to protect his country for him.
we are ALLIES....the dnt owe us...but in times of need the are Meant to help...nd dats vice versa
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by fx45(m): 8:04am On Nov 15, 2014
barcanista:
Thank you for the bold. I will use this against you whenever you accuse APC of being behind Boko-Haram
U're not smart... Who are their agents? Do U expect them to be directly involved? For Ur information they employ the use of local saboteurs and large swathes of these willing and loathesome tools are found in the APC. Get Ur facts right

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by ChrisOkafor87(m): 8:06am On Nov 15, 2014
oluseyiforjesus:
I read it one tym dat Obama is part of d sponsor of BH,ds can make me believe oooooooo
. My Bro. you 're right, American is the grand sponsor of BH. What evidence do we need to see again. So BH has human rights to kill, bomb and massacre people, under which Constitution and Law is that one stated. When Nigeria asked for their assistance against Ebola Virus they hasitated thinking they God and later Ebola located them, now they are playing tricks with us my word for them is that something worse than BH will come to them and let's see how they will apply their so-called human right. Ndi ara!
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by DaBullIT(m): 8:08am On Nov 15, 2014
Leobreezy:
Some soldiers sent to Iraq themselves all opened up on ABC news that the real reason they were sent to Iraq was none other than oil. And if truly you get your news from different sources you surely should've come across reports and photos of inmates of Guantanamo Bay who are sexually harassed and tortured. Recently a guy was released from there after it was proven that the allegations of terrorism against him were false. So dude, the US is not the angel you think it is, it's just a devil in disguise.

Bros. I never said US is a saint. My argument is that Guantanamo bay is notorious but only notorious for torturing suspected and full blown terrorists . but in Nigeria every police station in Nigeria tortures suspects and criminals . Some soldiers , a group , one unit , one infantry check their names you'll find out that they are islamists .

I get your point. But whatabout real terrorists who have been cooperating with investigations ? Those are the ones who told US where to find bin laden ....

No terrorist is innocent suspected or not

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 8:12am On Nov 15, 2014
Na wa oooo,
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Nobody: 8:13am On Nov 15, 2014
GlorifiedTunde:
If you're a Nigerian, and for once u do not see uncle Sam's conspiracy, then you can never be a good assessor.

The two points are so not enough. Let's. Leave Nigerian issues aside and focus on this main subject - sale or no sale.

What does uncle Sam know about human rights? What about what they did in the middle east? Why is HR used against us and not them? Another white man tactics to confuse and delude us.

For how long will the whites keep succeeding in making us feel non human? Are they not responsible for the state African countries have been plunged into? Are the blacks not responsible for their own early development?

What manufacturer won't sell because the buyer cannot maintain? This just doesnt add up.
My friend you and many people here don't even seem to know what human rights violation is all about. A war between two countries military can't be termed human rights violation. Both sides are armed. It is either termed human rights violation when one is persecuted without any fair hearing.

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Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by GlorifiedTunde(m): 8:18am On Nov 15, 2014
Ichiato:

My friend you and many people here don't even seem to know what human rights violation is all about. A war between two countries military can't be termed human rights violation. Both sides are armed. It is either termed human rights violation when one is persecuted without any fair hearing.


Nigeria is warring with boko haram, and their hosts will definitely be affected. The same way wars affect the citizens of a country.

So u think BH is this strong without external sponsor, scheme and intelligence?

Uncle Sam's hands are terribly dirty, but he wears a white gloves
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by Leobreezy(m): 8:18am On Nov 15, 2014
DaBullIT:


Bros. I never said US is a saint. My argument is that Guantanamo bay is notorious but only notorious for torturing suspected and full blown terrorists . but in Nigeria every police station in Nigeria tortures suspects and criminals . Some soldiers , a group , one unit , one infantry check their names you'll find out that they are islamists .

I get your point. But whatabout real terrorists who have been cooperating with investigations ? Those are the ones who told US where to find bin laden ....

No terrorist is innocent suspected or not

True talk.
Re: Why We Refused To Sell Cobra Helicopters To Nigeria - US by FaskRolce: 8:24am On Nov 15, 2014
I don't blame the US for their refusal. As BH as seized some army fighter equipment and machines, who knows if they'll seize his as well when Nigeria gets it and it'll be devastating if that kind of machine should fall to the hands of BH

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