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2003-03-17 Iraq

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Posted by Steve 2003-03-17 08:35 am|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm with Dar.

If Bush/Blair pull out now, with all this happening, then We not only are screwed, but will definitely deserve it...

Posted by Ptah 3/17/2003 9:16:44 AM|| 3/17/2003 9:16:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 This is very encouraging. Let's just not encourage then abandon them like we did 12 years ago, but get the job done this time!

Posted by Dar Steckelberg 2003-03-17 08:45:55|| 2003-03-17 08:45:55|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm with Dar.

If Bush/Blair pull out now, with all this happening, then We not only are screwed, but will definitely deserve it...

Posted by Ptah 2003-03-17 09:16:44|| 2003-03-17 09:16:44|| Front Page Top

#4 Mainstream press isnt carrying this. Even if only rumours, very interesting. This sort of thing likely to accelerate and be VERY important in the first 48 hours of war, and i suspect mainstream press, focusing on "embedded reporters" and govt statements will have trouble following it. Look forward to seeing more on internal Iraqi revolts here.

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-03-17 09:46:47|| 2003-03-17 09:46:47|| Front Page Top

#5 "Mainstream press isnt carrying this. Even if only rumours, very interesting."

Well now London Telegraph and Wash. Times are carrying, but thats it so far.

Posted by liberalhawk 2003-03-17 12:15:55|| 2003-03-17 12:15:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Pardon my French but Saddam must be shitting bricks right about now. I mean come on, knowing your days are numbered (in the low numbers btw) must do wonders for the bowels.

Posted by RW 2003-03-17 13:38:38|| 2003-03-17 13:38:38|| Front Page Top

#7 RW, you're assuming anyone is telling him about this. Rule 1 for working for a crazed dictator, never be the one to tell him bad news.

Posted by Steve 2003-03-17 14:19:48|| 2003-03-17 14:19:48|| Front Page Top

#8 Steve's right: The nightmare scenario during the cold war was a President or Premier who wouldn't listen to the cooler heads around them at the time of a crisis. Same problem with Saddam who, it is known, is in the habit of shooting the messenger. The guy who is smart enough to have the better idea is also the guy who knows to keep his mouth shut.

Posted by Ptah 2003-03-17 18:32:19|| 2003-03-17 18:32:19|| Front Page Top

#9 The real smart guys have taken the road to Amman already

Posted by Anonymous 2003-03-17 20:41:08|| 2003-03-17 20:41:08|| Front Page Top

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