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2004-06-25 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-06-25 12:22:57 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This is a golden opportunity for the new Iraqi govt to shine in the sun. All Zarkhawi can do is to kill 100 civilians and injure hundreds more. He gets a couple of coalation soldiers, but cannot put the hurt on the military. If the new govt can hold on and make some headway, it will be a great victory for the Iraqi people. It is sink or swim time for them. Zarkhawi attacking the new govt sets the Iraqi people against the terrorists. We need to back the govt up any way we can, but the Iraqis must realize that they have their dog in this fight. I am very concerned but cautiously optimistic.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-06-25 1:05:24 AM|| 2004-06-25 1:05:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Like these people have any insight about sqwat. Lets be clear here. Iraqis are like a fourth grade class in water colors. It's going to be a big bloody soap opera. Lets not be to bound up in the success of a country that hates its other parts.

Jun 30th, a big deal. A very big deal. And although I wish a clean transition, not a chance. Real Politic. And put a bullet into saddams head before that becomes a CNN 24/7 item. Say it was an accident, a faux paus, sans oversight! Whatever, Bill Clinton will do something to change the news cycle.

Posted by Lucky 2004-06-25 2:00:24 AM|| 2004-06-25 2:00:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Remember, the transition has essentially already happened. Allawi, Yawar, etc. are already the public face of the Iraqi future, and have been doing the diplomatic and news circuits. June 30 (July 1, really) is just the day Allawi stands up and tells the terrorists they aren't dealing with PC-bound westerners any more...

Posted by someone 2004-06-25 3:00:43 AM|| 2004-06-25 3:00:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 is just the day Allawi stands up and tells the terrorists they aren't dealing with PC-bound westerners any more...

you gotta love the irony!

Posted by Anonymous5333 2004-06-25 4:02:06 AM|| 2004-06-25 4:02:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 The poll was based on more than 1,000 face-to-face interviews conducted June 9-19 in six major cities that reflect the diverse communities -- Baghdad, Basrah, Mosul, Diwaniyah, Hilla and Baqubah.

IE it leaves out the Kurds, making this even better news.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-06-25 9:28:35 AM|| 2004-06-25 9:28:35 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 aren't dealing with PC-bound westerners any more...

Lets hope and pray that the new government is sufficiently ruthless against the terrorists.

Posted by CrazyFool 2004-06-25 9:53:13 AM|| 2004-06-25 9:53:13 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 From the statements Allawi has made I don't think we have to worry about him being PC. He seems perfectly willing to be ruthless.

My only concern is that he might be power hungry.

Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2004-06-25 10:53:26 AM|| [http://brighterfuture.blogspot.com] 2004-06-25 10:53:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 As I'm easily lead and very conflicted I do hope they can pull it off. But with the Iran elephant on one side and the Syrian/SA snake on the other. If it is to succeed those two pieces of fake need to be solved.

Heard an interesting interview on the Medved show a few days ago. Guys name was Mort something. He and his wife moniter Arab radio/TV. Irans push is to take over the whole swath of land from Iran to SA and punish Sunnies for the centuries of abuse by them.

He also said that they will nuke the dome in Jerusalem to end any Jewish ability to rebuild there. Putting an end to that religion(?) The Paleo's would be sacrificed to allan (the greater god, not the same god mind you)

He also said that if, get this, Christians or Jews hit mecco and mendocina first then muslims will say that their god is greater and will turn against islam. He thinks that soon the shia in SA will raise up and go for the SA royals and that the royals will be hell bent to have the GI come and fight for them.

Me thinks the royals may want to doze the two modestos and put a monkey wrench in irans plans.

Posted by Lucky 2004-06-25 2:29:40 PM|| 2004-06-25 2:29:40 PM|| Front Page Top

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