Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa are prepared to fight on the front line of Ethiopian war!

How does running talent translate to fighting ability? Haile doesn't look like we could fight. He is too smiley. I could imagine Bekele would destroy an army himself. He is literally Rambo and is actually built like an alpha. We definitely know Mo Farah can fight as he has proven in Ethiopia. If Haile apologies for the hotel incident a few years ago I'm sure Mo will be happy to join and fight alongside him.

Bekele seems nonconfrontational to me. He is always running away from everyone.

This is no joke. The rebels are advancing on the capital. If they take Addis, Ethiopia as we know it will cease to exist. All likelihood is it will disintegrate like Yugoslavia and we'll be discussing Oromiya as the other distance running power besides Kenya.

Such a shame. I hope it doesn't come down to that.

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/17/ethiopia-dayton-peace-process-516117

El Keniano wrote:

This is no joke. The rebels are advancing on the capital. If they take Addis, Ethiopia as we know it will cease to exist. All likelihood is it will disintegrate like Yugoslavia and we'll be discussing Oromiya as the other distance running power besides Kenya.

So there will be six "ethiopians", maybe even nine, in the next Olympics?

Five is the magic number wrote:

El Keniano wrote:

This is no joke. The rebels are advancing on the capital. If they take Addis, Ethiopia as we know it will cease to exist. All likelihood is it will disintegrate like Yugoslavia and we'll be discussing Oromiya as the other distance running power besides Kenya.

So there will be six "ethiopians", maybe even nine, in the next Olympics?

Yes. Because there are a few big names who are not Oromo. Gidey, for example, is from rebel-held Tigray.

Five is the magic number wrote:

El Keniano wrote:

This is no joke. The rebels are advancing on the capital. If they take Addis, Ethiopia as we know it will cease to exist. All likelihood is it will disintegrate like Yugoslavia and we'll be discussing Oromiya as the other distance running power besides Kenya.

So there will be six "ethiopians", maybe even nine, in the next Olympics?

Letsrun.com message board will go home devastated.

Banana Bread wrote:

How does running talent translate to fighting ability? Haile doesn't look like we could fight. He is too smiley. I could imagine Bekele would destroy an army himself. He is literally Rambo and is actually built like an alpha. We definitely know Mo Farah can fight as he has proven in Ethiopia. If Haile apologies for the hotel incident a few years ago I'm sure Mo will be happy to join and fight alongside him.

You are aware it isn't 850 AD right? Firearms > muscles.

Haile is too old to fight. He should try driving an ambulance just like Queen Elizabeth did in WW2.

Flat Stanley wrote:

Both Geb and Lilesa have publicly stated they will go and fight on the front lines for pro government forces if necessary. Pretty scary stuff and incredible that two extremely wealthy athletes would go and fight. Lilesa protested against the previous government in Rio for treatment of minority Ethiopians. They were overthrown after 27 years in power and are rebelling and fighting a war to win back power.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59393463

If a nation is leaning on near 50 year olds to fight as infantrymen, it is time for the leaders to negotiate a surrender. Infantry actually means child soldier. If it is not working for current Ethiopian government, there must be greater problems than too few 17 to 24 year old infantrymen.

Serious stuff, an existential threat to the country. Life is tough for them and I wonder how their elite runners are training as to avoid the warfare. They have often had internal warfare. For all of our issues in the US, we should be thankful that we are not at each other's throats engaged in actual warfare.

Recall the story of Mamo Wolde, 1968 OG Marathon Champ who ran into problems regarding an Ethiopian Red Terror execution in which he allegedly participated. Kenny Moore published a good story on this in Sports Illustrated.

https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/12/04/the-end-of-the-world-when-the-author-an-olympic-marathoner-learned-the-1968-gold-medalist-in-that-event-had-been-imprisoned-in-ethiopia-for-three-years-without-having-been-charged-with-a-crime-he-began-the-race-of-his-life-to-j

Exactly. The US is trying to Balkanize Ethiopia, all in order to destabilize East Africa. It must not happen.

Banana Bread wrote:

How does running talent translate to fighting ability? Haile doesn't look like we could fight. He is too smiley. I could imagine Bekele would destroy an army himself. He is literally Rambo and is actually built like an alpha. We definitely know Mo Farah can fight as he has proven in Ethiopia. If Haile apologies for the hotel incident a few years ago I'm sure Mo will be happy to join and fight alongside him.

Very true regarding the Bekele part. Bekele 1000 years ago would have been known as the fiercest fighter alive.

Flat Stanley wrote:

Both Geb and Lilesa have publicly stated they will go and fight on the front lines for pro government forces if necessary. Pretty scary stuff and incredible that two extremely wealthy athletes would go and fight. Lilesa protested against the previous government in Rio for treatment of minority Ethiopians. They were overthrown after 27 years in power and are rebelling and fighting a war to win back power.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-59393463

Respect.

Rich Americans Fight in wars as well Examples George H.W. Bush Came from a wealthy Family fought in WW2 Same as Ted Williams THEE TOP Baseball Player at that time, put his Baseball career on hold to Volunteer for WW2. Gebreselassie probably wants to fight, but will be turned down by Military Recruiters due to his age and small size, Military Recruiters will not bend on qualifications, I was Disqualified for Mental History, Even Trump was Disqualified when he tried to join for Viet Nam, They claimed he was unfit due to Bone Spurs and even though he came from an extremely wealthy family, the money made no difference they would not let him join, Military Does not take bribes so Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos etc would not be able to get in as they are too old. Geb Wont be allowed to join.

The brojos talked to haile and he purportedly said it's "not that bad"

You idiots think Geb is going to fight?

He's a legend in Ethiopia, and they're using him to inspire young stupid 'patriotic' Ethiopians to enlist and get themselves killed on the front line.

It's a cynical ploy that has been used since the dawn of time.

This fight is left wing communism vs. right wing capitalism. With some racial bs thrown in for good measure. Each side believes they’re “morally” correct. Sound familiar.

Gebs large capitalistic wealth is being threatened. You better believe he will fight. He will go Scarface on those commies.

trollism wrote:

You idiots think Geb is going to fight?

He's a legend in Ethiopia, and they're using him to inspire young stupid 'patriotic' Ethiopians to enlist and get themselves killed on the front line.

It's a cynical ploy that has been used since the dawn of time.

You are the idiot, idiot. You actually think you had some highly intelligent response that no one else knew?

Idiot.

Americas economic war is not unique wrote:

This fight is left wing communism vs. right wing capitalism. With some racial bs thrown in for good measure. Each side believes they’re “morally” correct. Sound familiar.

Gebs large capitalistic wealth is being threatened. You better believe he will fight. He will go Scarface on those commies.

That's all they are fighting about? This can be solved with reasonable adults willing to negotiate. What steps did F.D.R. take to lessen the desires of those on the left from going 100% socialist in U.S? What steps did L.B.J. take when socialism was spreading from Caribbean to South America? Both sides give a bit and everyone goes home to their families.