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2004-11-05 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Steve 2004-11-05 8:59:59 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 They'll wait. But then that will be the first time the military has done what one would expect in Iraq, an unpredictibility that has been a key to its success.

They won't wait.

They'll make the Fallujans worry about it.

Maybe they're waiting for the reinforcements to get to the Syrian border?

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-11-05 9:23:44 AM|| 2004-11-05 9:23:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Sealing of Fallujah might also hurt the terrorists in Baghdad, Ramadi, etc.

I'm not sure why we hadn't sealed it off months ago.

Posted by mhw 2004-11-05 9:59:41 AM|| 2004-11-05 9:59:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Arafat's funeral would be the perfect moment to launch the attack!

Posted by 3dc 2004-11-05 1:22:20 PM|| 2004-11-05 1:22:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 About time, I foresaw this coming a year ago! The Roman strategy at Masada is a tried and true operation.

Posted by smn 2004-11-05 2:39:41 PM|| 2004-11-05 2:39:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 wire services report 10,000 US troops, including US army redeployed from Baquba and Baghdad. No word on Iraqi army or ING forces, but im sure theyre there as well.

I dont think they'll take long. Might go in this weekend, or might wait a couple of days, but we're not leaving 10.000 troops, that could be used elsewhere, out in the desert with vulnerable supply lines.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-11-05 4:13:05 PM|| 2004-11-05 4:13:05 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 "We are making last preparations. It will be soon. We are just awaiting orders from Prime Minister (Iyad) Allawi," Marine Colonel Michael Shupp told Reuters near the town.

I think this is funny. It used to be of utmost importance to surprise your enemy and give no indication of your actions. Col. Shupp knows that the terrorists have an damn good understanding of what his marines can and will do when they jump off. To be certain that marines are coming to stomp you has to be infinitely more terrifing than guessing if they will strike.

Good hunting!!

Posted by Doc8404 2004-11-05 6:51:36 PM|| 2004-11-05 6:51:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 You got it LH. I think it's already started, sort of a modified, limited hangout until a particular place, thing, person or event happens....

Posted by Shipman 2004-11-05 7:10:45 PM|| 2004-11-05 7:10:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Like Allawi getting off an airplane or Kofi entering Fallujah to start negotiations.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-11-05 7:27:27 PM|| 2004-11-05 7:27:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 stop it! Mrs D - you're teasing me

Posted by Frank G 2004-11-05 7:39:42 PM|| 2004-11-05 7:39:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 I still prefer the multiple ArcLight solution, myself. I wonder how many Buffs we still have in the inventory... Line 'em up in trail formation and let them fly across, one after the other, until there's nothing left but blood-soaked sand.

Posted by Old Patriot 2004-11-05 9:51:42 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2004-11-05 9:51:42 PM|| Front Page Top

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