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2003-04-09 Iraq

Saddamâs secret archives could be in Moscow: Report

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Posted by rg117 2003-04-09 09:32 am|| || Front Page|| [11130 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Russians seized the evidence, and teh US let them do it. That really burns me. They should have stopped them and arrested them long enough to search their vehicles, and gave them "safe passage". This Diplocrap has cost the US a HUGE score. Whoever is responsible for letting them go should probably get fired. Hope it was Tenets' idea.

Posted by Mike N. 2003-04-09 09:49:49|| 2003-04-09 09:49:49|| Front Page Top

#2 I wouldn't worry, there is going to loads of evidence when the smoke clears. This took most of them by surprise.

Posted by George 2003-04-09 10:00:42|| 2003-04-09 10:00:42|| Front Page Top

#3 I don't buy it for a second.

1)it was the iraqis/jihadis that shot up the russkie convoy, no rangers involved.

2)consider the sources.

3)sheer volume. paper is bulky and heavy. The russkies were wanting to move fast.

Posted by mojo 2003-04-09 10:01:27|| 2003-04-09 10:01:27|| Front Page Top

#4 We should have shot out the tires, then helped them empty the trunk to get at the spare. And then "oops, whats this?"

Posted by OldSpook 2003-04-09 10:22:20|| 2003-04-09 10:22:20|| Front Page Top

#5 If we'd wanted the stuff so bad, the Aussies would have worked 'em over more at the Syrian border.

Posted by someone 2003-04-09 10:23:12|| 2003-04-09 10:23:12|| Front Page Top

#6 The fact that we did not search the Russians means to me that we probably have the *electronic* and microfiche copies of all that stuff. You can bet that those intelligence types sold as much of that stuff to BOTH sides as they coudl - to better line their pockets so they could escape.

If the CIA didnt cut another deal, then Tenent should be fired.

Posted by OldSpook 2003-04-09 10:29:14|| 2003-04-09 10:29:14|| Front Page Top

#7 Definitely sounds like Tenet. Never liked him, don't trust him. OTH, the Russkies did't make off with everything - there's still plenty of goodies to be found.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2003-04-09 11:51:06|| 2003-04-09 11:51:06|| Front Page Top

#8 Maybe, maybe not. I could see them grabbing a few things but not masses of stuff. It would also be in our best interest to let people believe this to be the case.

Posted by Hiryu 2003-04-09 12:47:43|| 2003-04-09 12:47:43|| Front Page Top

#9 If our Rangers had fired on the Russians, the Russians would be dead. It obviously wasn't us.

Posted by B. 2003-04-09 15:21:46|| 2003-04-09 15:21:46|| Front Page Top

#10 I'll second Mojo's observations. Even the most sensitive paperwork of this outfit would fill semis/lorries/juggernauts. If paperwork was smuggled out, it was done earlier and by other methods. I don't doubt much of it has disappeared, but inconvenient paperwork has a way of turning up and embarrassing moments. No doubt tons of it is in the hands of scientists, engineers, brokers, purchasing agents, generals, et alia, who will be happy to exchange it for their personal freedom and a meaningful job under the new government.

Posted by tbn 2003-04-09 22:43:48|| 2003-04-09 22:43:48|| Front Page Top

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