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2004-01-24 Iraq

Iraqâs Shrinking Debt: the "alienated" world cooperates with America.

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Posted by Mike 2004-01-24 5:39:16 AM|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "behind-the-scenes negotiations"

Danm,guess we won't get to see what is in those Iraq docuents that have been siezed.

Posted by raptor 2004-1-24 7:39:06 AM|| 2004-1-24 7:39:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "behind-the-scenes negotiations"

Danm,guess we won't get to see what is in those Iraq docuents that have been siezed.

Posted by raptor 2004-1-24 7:39:24 AM|| 2004-1-24 7:39:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Using damning information, that you would love to release just to nail all the bastards that opposed you, instead to wring concessions for the benefit of the Iraqis you rescued, even though it will be letting the bastards off the hook from a public embarassment perspective, is true statesmanship. This Canadian admires Mr Bush more every day.

Posted by JohninMontreal 2004-1-24 9:43:10 AM|| 2004-1-24 9:43:10 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 The contents of that magic briefcase will eventually be released. Probably several years after the guilty parties are either retired, dead, or indicted.

Posted by whitecollar redneck 2004-1-24 10:20:59 AM|| 2004-1-24 10:20:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 ...or if any of the debtors get antsy again, the briefcase can get opened up.

Posted by Tony (UK) 2004-1-24 3:34:06 PM|| 2004-1-24 3:34:06 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Quite true Tony, the briefcase is multiple-open, multiple-view, though it is one-time-use.

Posted by Steve White 2004-1-24 8:03:01 PM|| 2004-1-24 8:03:01 PM|| Front Page Top

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