Thousands have died in Liberia and even more are homeless and starving. The country's economy is in disarray, and its infrastructure is in ruins. But fear not....the Americans have arrived to restore peace and stability.

What do you mean there are only eight of them? Why do they need three helicopters? That must some serious excess baggage they're carrying. At a squeeze they could have all fitted into a Ford Fiesta.

Fox News: Eight Marines Arrive in Liberia

If one of them gets killed the Americans can claim a 12.5% mortality rate and withdraw again like they did in Somalia in 1993.

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