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2003-12-07 Britain

Iraqi Officer Says He Is Source on â45 minuteâ claim

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Posted by Steve White 2003-12-07 12:38:11 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Well it all makes some sense, but I don't think they had that weapon. But the blokes know more than anybody I suppose.

Posted by Lucky 2003-12-7 1:45:47 AM|| 2003-12-7 1:45:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 What are you talking about Lucky? Many attacks have been conducted with RPG's, so it makes sense. It would also explains why they have so many. The ones for the WMD were converted since the current attackers don't have the training to handle it(WMD). Not to mention this backs up the overall claim that Sammy had the WMD's in the first place. Why wouldn't the ones to fire the WMD know about them? They don't know WHERE they are, granted, but why would they need to know that? They would have it delivered to them by designated people. Most likely Sadaam Fedayeen.

This also points out the type of conclusions and outright bias that the BBC has against the WoT. And since the officer who helped gather data for the war has stepped forward, how much longer before those with knowledge of the actual WMD's step forward? I am just itching to ululate over discovery.

Posted by Charles 2003-12-7 3:34:02 AM|| 2003-12-7 3:34:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 A Sarin RPG round would probably make a better terrorist weapon than a battle field one. I don't remeber too many regular Iraqi infantry units that got within 100M of an coalition infantry unit.
The Iraqi army doesn't strike me as the type of outfit that would pre-deploy sarin at the squad level. The rounds would be more likely to be used against the local Baath Party HQ.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-12-7 12:22:40 PM|| 2003-12-7 12:22:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Like I said, makes some sense but I would think that they would have been used by now. Like on that rocket attack on the Al Rasheed hotel. But If they did have them and if they still have them, they only need a few stooges to cause a big mess.

Posted by Lucky 2003-12-7 12:36:58 PM|| 2003-12-7 12:36:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 A Sarin RPG round would probably make a better terrorist weapon than a battle field one.

Yes, and the focus of Saddam's WMD program tended to be terrorist and genocidal uses, not battlefield.

Posted by Robert Crawford 2003-12-7 3:06:21 PM|| [http://www.kloognome.com/] 2003-12-7 3:06:21 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Although the accurate range of an RPG may be 100 meters, I imagine the warhead can fly a lot further... and accuracy isn't as important with Sarin.

Posted by snellenr 2003-12-7 4:38:18 PM|| 2003-12-7 4:38:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 accuracy isn't as important with Sarin.
- windage might be a concern.

Posted by Super Hose 2003-12-7 9:52:44 PM|| 2003-12-7 9:52:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 windage might be a concern - not for long.

Posted by snellenr 2003-12-7 10:35:19 PM|| 2003-12-7 10:35:19 PM|| Front Page Top

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