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2006-01-13 Europe

Bremer attacks 'idiotic' Spanish troops in Iraq

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Posted by lotp 2006-01-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Then it was a good thing they left Iraq. Good job Zappy. Although I suspect a lot of the other nation's troops, including staunch allies like Japan, would do the same. But at least they're not stationed in sensitive areas like Najaf.

Posted by Monsieur Moonbat 2006-01-13 03:56|| 2006-01-13 03:56|| Front Page Top

#2 "There is no reason to doubt their work," a defence ministry spokesman told the Spanish daily El Pais.

There is no reason to doubt they gave into Al-Qaeda and will do it again.

Posted by Cloter Shique9533 2006-01-13 04:26|| 2006-01-13 04:26|| Front Page Top

#3 What's Spanish for "Pass the butter?"

Posted by Perfesser 2006-01-13 09:21|| 2006-01-13 09:21|| Front Page Top

#4 The Salvadoran troops loathed the Spanish troops - interviews made it clear that the Salvadorans felt the Spanish were the worst Coalition troops to have as backup, and that the Spanish were responsible for the deaths of several wounded Salvadorans since they did not provide any help with medavacing the wounded.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2006-01-13 19:21|| 2006-01-13 19:21|| Front Page Top

#5 There is a reason Spain is a 2nd world country

Posted by bgrebel9 2006-01-13 21:14|| 2006-01-13 21:14|| Front Page Top

#6 Yes, but its a very pretty 2nd world country.

Posted by Secret Master 2006-01-13 21:52|| 2006-01-13 21:52|| Front Page Top

#7 So, um, ya want it, SM? I figure in about 7-8 years we'll hafta go in and fumigate it. You can call first dibs.

Posted by .com 2006-01-13 22:01|| 2006-01-13 22:01|| Front Page Top

#8 We may have to go fumigate it, but the Germans will still be up at sunrise to put their towels on the best lounge chairs. ;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2006-01-13 22:08|| 2006-01-13 22:08|| Front Page Top

#9 Lol, tw - too true! I hear personal experience speaking!

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Posted by .com 2006-01-13 22:14|| 2006-01-13 22:14|| Front Page Top

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