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2003-03-23 Iraq

Debating how to put Iraq back together again

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Posted by Becky 2003-03-23 11:58 am|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Things will be unsettled for the first 90-120 days following the collapse of the Iraqi military. In the meantime, military troops will be patrolling the country, digging up minefields, doing hasty repairs, mopping up small groups that might continue to hold out, rounding up criminals and looters, and generally tidying up the country following all that scrap metal being tossed around. There's no way an "interim government" could function until that's done. Anyone thinking otherwise can't see the sunshine.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-03-23 13:44:54|| 2003-03-23 13:44:54|| Front Page Top

#2 An old Chinese proverb:

No tickee, no washee

The UN had its chance.

Posted by badanov 2003-03-23 14:42:00|| [www.rkka.org] 2003-03-23 14:42:00|| Front Page Top

#3 "We'd like to replace the 'Oil for Food' program with a new program we call 'Oil for Weasel'."

Posted by Dar Steckelberg 2003-03-23 11:17:35|| 2003-03-23 11:17:35|| Front Page Top

#4 "Diesel for Weasel"? Lets call em the Diesel Weasels, those that opposed military action in Iraq on the basis of economic ties to Saddam and his satanic regime...

Posted by Bulldog 2003-03-23 11:26:15|| 2003-03-23 11:26:15|| Front Page Top

#5 Look how successful the UN has been getting the Palestinians back on their feet. Like about FORTY years! The UN will simply want to create a permanent food for oil program, and continue to divert "humanitarian" aid to paleo bombers.

Posted by john 2003-03-23 19:02:34|| 2003-03-23 19:02:34|| Front Page Top

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