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2003-04-11 Iraq

US threatens to use biggest bomb as hunt switches north

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Posted by Steve White 2003-04-11 01:18 am|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 If you buy my thesis that the real reason behind this war is as an object lesson to dictators, despots and regimes that threaten their citizens, the west and their neighbours, then use of MOAB becomes a distinct possibility.

Here is the scenario! as the regime retreats to Tikrit it becomes a concentration of all those who supported, aided and benefited from the regime. I have read that the Americans think the gloves are off when it comes to Tikrit.

What is needed is a trigger. The inability to find the US prisoners of war looks like it could be it. POWs are a very emotional subject for the Americans. Any news about POWs being killed will necessitate a response.

Finally, there is a clear irony here. Perhaps the only real legacy Saddam Hussein will leave is the popularization of the term 'Mother of All....'. Whoever named MOAB showed considerable intelligence and wit by choosing the acronym and I happen to think the alternate name 'Mother of All Bombs' was intended and determined the official name.

The irony comes full circle when it used to destroy the remnants of the Saddam regime in Tikrit or even Saddam himself.

Posted by Phil B 2003-04-11 05:03:02|| 2003-04-11 05:03:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Ha!
They most likely came up with the "Mother of all bombs" and then reverse engineered the "Massive Ordinance Air Blast" weapon...

Posted by mjh 2003-04-11 08:44:14|| 2003-04-11 08:44:14|| Front Page Top

#3 Tikrit is small enough -- tell all the inhabitants to come out with their hands up, and then we will MOAB the entire place several times over, and sew the ground with salt.

Posted by Tresho 2003-04-11 10:34:15|| 2003-04-11 10:34:15|| Front Page Top

#4 It wold be a shame to carry that big "club" all the way around for 18 holes and not take it out of the bag.
I predict we will see to "true courage" of Saddams regime come forward in the last defense of Takrit... Women and children to the front.

Posted by Capsu78 2003-04-11 12:01:49|| 2003-04-11 12:01:49|| Front Page Top

#5 "War's not over till the fat lady sing's!"
Mother is clearing her throat, getting ready to take the stage.

Posted by Steve 2003-04-11 12:58:40|| 2003-04-11 12:58:40|| Front Page Top

#6 All together now:

...'CAUSE WE'VE GOT THE BIGGEST BOMBS OF THEM ALL! (MP3 file available once you get to this link)

Posted by Joe 2003-04-11 15:07:01|| 2003-04-11 15:07:01|| Front Page Top

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