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2008-01-25 Iraq

Iraq seeks sharp reduction in U.S. military role

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-01-25 10:56|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Our military is crystal clear in making Iraq's military so formidable that there is no doubt they would clean Iran's clock in a fight. Their training, doctrine and combat experience are already enough so that Iran would be brought to its knees if it tried.

But our military wants Iraq to be so powerful, that if Iran tries it on, Iraqi soldiers will be walking the streets of Tehran in short order, and the Iranians will be wondering just what the hell hit them so hard.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-01-25 13:12|| 2008-01-25 13:12|| Front Page Top

#2 Confined to base? Literally? I hope that's just figurative.

Posted by gorb 2008-01-25 15:06|| 2008-01-25 15:06|| Front Page Top

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