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2004-06-13 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Steve White 2004-06-13 12:06:35 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Hmm.

This might really PO the Muj. If there is anythign they like even less than "Joooos", its "Hindoooos". Look at the slaugher they perpetrated there over their history - thats where some of the harshest doctrine for bigoted abuse of non-believers was founded.

Hindus. That would really mess with them.

Even better: make sure India sends over the Sikh units. Talk about fierce - they are a warrior culture from day one. Only ones any tougher are the Ghurkas.

Posted by OldSpook 2004-06-13 3:44:51 AM|| 2004-06-13 3:44:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Muslims, particularly al Qaeda, have a tremendous amount of respect for Hindus.
Fortunately, the reverse is also true. (/s)

If Indian troops do get stationed in Iraq amidst the terrorists, I believe they could be very effective at whacking black hats. They'd relish the chance.

Posted by JDB 2004-06-13 3:47:28 AM|| 2004-06-13 3:47:28 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Oh - one other thing:

Talking to India is a spur to the side of Pakistan.

The Paks hate India - seeing Indian troops in Iraq would freak the Pakis out in addition to the local Arabs.

That may be the real reason behind this - to get Pakistan to move its butt and get a division shipped in there.

Posted by OldSpook 2004-06-13 3:48:09 AM|| 2004-06-13 3:48:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 ...to get Pakistan to move its butt and get a division shipped in there.
Call me cynical, #3, but why would we want the Pakistanis in Iraq? Aren't these the same guys who always give Al Queda operatives multiple advance warnings to surrender and then ultimately let them escape?

Except for the fat hairy guy,[and maybe special ops gave the Pakis credit for his capture], what Al Queda have the Pakis nailed as of late? Could our GI's trust Pakistani soldiers to fight on the same side as them in Iraq? Just wondering...

Posted by rex 2004-06-13 3:04:07 PM|| 2004-06-13 3:04:07 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 A couple tribal lashkars is the last thing we need running around Iraq. And the Pak army wouldn't be much of an improvement.

Posted by Fred 2004-06-13 11:00:53 PM|| 2004-06-13 11:00:53 PM|| Front Page Top

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