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2005-01-31 Iraq-Jordan

Iraq seized 200 suspected insurgents during poll

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Posted by Anonymoose 2005-01-31 8:38:57 PM|| || Front Page|| [9 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The success of this operation gives pause. Perhaps, without notice, such operations should periodically be undertaken. The scope and locations would be customized to the intel. At any given moment there are a finite number of asshats - every iteration could bring an appreciable reduction in asshattedness - a difference that would not be lost on the regular Iraqis over time. The key ingredient in this success, IMHO, is the serious border closing effort - to keep that asshat population fixed, or as near as can be. Soon, I hope, this can be the primary focus of the US and UK troops - it's a function where technology can really shine. If I had the call, I'd draw the borders so tight they'd squeak. The pilgrim business would be the rub. The Shi'a south is heavily dependent on the shrine game. There IS a workable solution somewhere in the balance that would yield the highest payoff of reduced asshat activity.

Posted by .com 2005-01-31 11:40:49 PM|| 2005-01-31 11:40:49 PM|| Front Page Top

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