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2007-12-19 Iraq

Suicide bomber kills 11 in cafe in Diyala

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Posted by Fred 2007-12-19 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Iraqi Insurgency

#1 How long does Al Qaeda have to maintain this casualty ratio (11 dead & 28 wounded vs. 1 dead) before one side gives up? Are there enough psychotics in Iraq for AQ to 'win'? Do the Iraqi people have the strength of will to not submit (Islam means 'submission.')

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-12-19 07:22|| 2007-12-19 07:22|| Front Page Top

#2 Glenmore, every explosion creates at least a half-dozen blood feuds. This is what has happened in Anbar province, and to a lesser extent elsewhere. The Iraqis demand revenge against those that kill their family members, and the "Awakening" movement gives them a chance to actually get that revenge. Most of the large families in Iraq have lost one or more members, and need to respond. Turning against al-qaida and the baathists is one way to get that revenge, either directly or indirectly. The tipping point was reached six to eight months ago, and the only thing left now is the clean-up. Unfortunately, that could take up to ten years. In the meantime, there are fewer and fewer Arabs willing to accept the al-qaida cant. The only places to recruit from seem to be Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia (the Pakistanis are needed at home, or in Afghanistan).

Are there enough psychotics in Iraq for AQ to 'win'?

ALL Muslims are psychotic - it goes with their religion. The question should be, are there enough psychotics willing to help al-qaida win. I wasn't sure before, but I'm beginning to believe that a tipping point has been reached here, as well. al-qaida is already dipping deeply into the barrel to find the necessary suicide bombers to just keep the action going. Eventually, probably within a year at most, that barrel will be virtually empty.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-12-19 12:18|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-12-19 12:18|| Front Page Top

#3 So, OP, when Iraqis have 'blood feuds' it's like in the old days, until one clan or the other is gone? And the Iraqis won't decide "it hurts, please stop, I'll do whatever you want" like so many in Europe and the 'blue' US are inclined to do?

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-12-19 13:18|| 2007-12-19 13:18|| Front Page Top

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