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2007-09-22 Iraq

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Posted by Fred 2007-09-22 09:39|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 does the AP even read their own stuff before putting it out?

Headline: "U.S. Arrests 25 in Sheik Slaying Probe"

First paragraph:
"The suspects, who include the head of the security detail that was supposed to protect Sheik Abdul-Sattar Abu Risha, killed in a bombing Sept. 13, were detained by Iraqi police,..."

Gotta give the impression that this is a pure U.S. show with the headline...just shoulda buried the facts deeper, I guess.

Posted by Justrand 2007-09-22 10:25|| 2007-09-22 10:25|| Front Page Top

#2 "The suspects, who include the head of the security detail"

Which is why Blackwater is still needed over there.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-09-22 16:38|| 2007-09-22 16:38|| Front Page Top

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