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2004-05-16 Iraq-Jordan

Iraqi General Urges Support of U.S. Troops

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Posted by Steve White 2004-05-16 3:01:17 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I've been told that Latif's strengths include his Arabic erudition. Apparently, this culture is easily impressed by elegent phrases, beautiful metiphors and the like.

Posted by mhw 2004-05-16 3:13:14 PM|| 2004-05-16 3:13:14 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 mhw - Some people in our culture are also "easily impressed by elegent phrases, beautiful metiphors and the like" - which explains Clinton.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-16 4:44:33 PM|| 2004-05-16 4:44:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 MHW has a good point though Barbara.

Arab culture does put a high premium on being well spoken. The writing can remind one of the best Russian and Irish authors.

If this General is politically alright and can rally
the big cheeses to see our logic and that our cause is just, then the blessings of Allen be upon him.

Posted by JDB 2004-05-16 4:52:02 PM|| 2004-05-16 4:52:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 This could be one of the more important stories in the war. If this general can rally the opinion leaders and people in this area to this most sensible view, a major objective will have been met.

If the Sunnis get on board, and with things going as they are with the Shiites, the US may very well be on it's way to accomplishing a very substantial goal: stability in the country and a clear path to representative democracy.

The key is making sure the people are convinced that we mean what we say and will leave them to run their own affairs.

Posted by RMcLeod 2004-05-16 5:23:44 PM|| 2004-05-16 5:23:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Good article--Thanks, Steve!

Posted by Dar 2004-05-16 11:19:47 PM|| 2004-05-16 11:19:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 I would feel better about this if there were some heavy weapons and a few foreign fighters turned in. Talk is cheap.

It appears to be a hopeful sign, but as Reagan said, "Trust, but verify."

Posted by RWV 2004-05-17 12:14:06 AM|| 2004-05-17 12:14:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 HipHip Hooray, Latif for President!

Posted by Anonymous4880 2004-05-17 7:31:03 AM|| 2004-05-17 7:31:03 AM|| Front Page Top

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