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2005-11-08 Europe

Talabani Visit Prompts Opposition Rethink On Withdrawal

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Posted by Steve 2005-11-08 09:55|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Talabani should go even further, using the argument that "Italians arrived as soldiers, and performed that task nobly and well. We do not wish them to leave, we wish them to stay as our friends, and the vanguard of other Italians who are not soldiers.

That is, proposing very close relations between Iraq and Italy, with Italians visiting Iraq in large numbers, both for trade and for tourism.

This changes the whole situation from one of war, to one of profitable peace, trade and amity. By changing the debate, Talabani could subtly make those who want to withdraw Italian soldiers look like they are made with Iraq, or do not wish to be friends. Like they are calling for the withdrawl of their ambassador or something.

Posted by Anonymoose 2005-11-08 13:38|| 2005-11-08 13:38|| Front Page Top

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