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2004-05-02 Iraq-Jordan

Sadrâs Militiamen Dig In With Force in Najafâs Heart

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Posted by Fred 2004-05-02 3:25:05 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 If the jihadis would "respect the sanctity of Najaf," there wouldn't be a problem. But we're the only ones respecting any sanctity, as they fill up their "holy" mosque with heavy arms.

Hypocrites.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-05-02 3:36:17 AM|| 2004-05-02 3:36:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Not knowing this city, but it feels like a cordon off and starve situation. Sadr is not popular in Najaf...and we shouldn't make him so. But neither can we allow him to win any sort of victory. Cordon it off.

Posted by RMcLeod 2004-05-02 4:33:44 AM|| 2004-05-02 4:33:44 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 RMcLeod has the right idea. The Coalition Forces should seal up Najaf airtight, say very loudly that all women, children, and Al Jazeera cameramen should leave and then shut off the electricity and water. I wonder if they still get the virgins if they starve for Allah.

Posted by RWV 2004-05-02 11:40:04 AM|| 2004-05-02 11:40:04 AM|| Front Page Top

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