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2007-09-20 Iraq

Qaeda fighters seize control of Iraqi village

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Posted by Fred 2007-09-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 This is the first I've read in a long time of AQ moving offensively in such large numbers as well as about them trying to hold ground. Given recent reports, one might believe their life expectencies have decreased substantially.

Posted by Baba Tutu 2007-09-20 03:52|| 2007-09-20 03:52|| Front Page Top

#2 Since Blackwater guys aren't too busy right now maybe they can escort a convoy to Al Shuan today.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-09-20 07:11|| 2007-09-20 07:11|| Front Page Top

#3 Would that "W" ring up Malarki...

Hey asshat, Blackwater is good-to-go by tomorrow morning at 0800, or we're done, cashed out, finished, outta here by Christmas. Have a nice phueching day.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-09-20 07:22|| 2007-09-20 07:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Sounds like Blackwater may be late in some of its courtesy payments to Iraqi government ~~shakedown artists~~ officials.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-09-20 07:30|| 2007-09-20 07:30|| Front Page Top

#5 "...Americans should hire a new company to protect their people so they can move freely..."

You gotta love Maliki, and his thinking on making things 'right' and 'lovely' again! Coming from the very guy who'll be sitting in the back of a Blackhawk when the US leaves, he has a lot of nerve, as the head of his country, to complain about the self defense of a people (Blackwater)who's trying to shine his 'scepter' for him! Personally I won't shed a tear should his convoy happen upon an IED on one of his ignominious trips through the country; I just pray our guys aren't around!!

Posted by smn 2007-09-20 08:47|| 2007-09-20 08:47|| Front Page Top

#6 Form a new company, same exact ownership interests as Blackwater, call it Greenwater Security, have them buy out Blackwater for $1. Replace all Blackwater contracts with Greenwater contracts (same personnel and equipment). No more Blackwater in Iraq. Maliki wins his political points and business continues.
Or some slightly more subtle variation.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-09-20 11:21|| 2007-09-20 11:21|| Front Page Top

#7 Coming from the very guy who'll be sitting in the back of a Blackhawk when the US leaves

Blackhawks flying to Teheran?

Posted by lotp 2007-09-20 11:42|| 2007-09-20 11:42|| Front Page Top

#8 Gee, anybody think Nuri is politicing? (wink, wink)

Posted by Bobby 2007-09-20 12:47|| 2007-09-20 12:47|| Front Page Top

#9 AQ will have a very short and violent stay in that village.

And the blackwater thing sounds fishy. I think someone didn't pay high enough a bribe.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-09-20 12:58|| 2007-09-20 12:58|| Front Page Top

#10 Battle of wills between the Ministry of Information and certain members of both State and Blackwater.

Posted by Pappy 2007-09-20 21:24|| 2007-09-20 21:24|| Front Page Top

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