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2008-01-19 Iraq

8 Ton Cache of 'Toxic Agricultural Chemicals' Found S. Of Kirkuk

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Posted by Anonymoose 2008-01-19 09:57|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Some agricultural chemicals, especially pesticides, which are often organophosphates, are extremely toxic. The commonly used Parathion, for example, has a lowest dosage with toxic effects (TDlo) in humans is 240 ug/kg (less than 0.1 ounce). It is essentially a nerve agent, and doesn't take a whole lot more to kill you than Sarin gas.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-01-19 10:10|| 2008-01-19 10:10|| Front Page Top

#2 How easy are these to deliver?
I assume a standard chemical munition would not be sufficient?

Posted by john frum 2008-01-19 15:18|| 2008-01-19 15:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Could this stuff be a precursor cache, available for conversion into actual chemical arms?

Posted by john frum 2008-01-19 15:19|| 2008-01-19 15:19|| Front Page Top

#4 Delivery systems can be simple or complex. Let's just say it could be done, but only an expert could insure it was done properly. In the final analysis, the most effective use of chemical weapons is against civilian targets; ideally lots of civilians in the open.

Something like that big Shiite festival would be ideal.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-01-19 15:23|| 2008-01-19 15:23|| Front Page Top

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