Iraqi army reinforcements on Sunday moved into positions near Mosul, ready to strike al-Qaida-in-Iraq targets in the terror group's last remaining urban stronghold.U.S. commanders have said Iraqi security forces will take the lead in Mosul. That will mark a major test of the latter's capabilities and thus will play a role in the Bush administration's plans to shrink the size of U.S.-led coalition forces, eventually to be deployed as a backup for Iraqi forces.
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You know, honestly, neocons did a pretty bad job conquering Iraq for its oil.
In the first place, Iraq still produces far less oil than Saudi Arabia or Iran. Hell, even the tiny country of the United Arab Emirates pumps more oil than Iraq. Neocons instead should have invaded Alaska. California too.
Moreover if the Iraqis continue stubbornly raising and equipping their own armed forces to evict terrorists from their own country, well, in a few decades Iraq might be to the Middle-East what Japan was to the Pacific Rim during the Cold War. That would be tragic. For American liberals.
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Here's a link to the AP's version of the Mosul story.
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Yes, liberal's ascribing ma... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Mitchell | January 27, 2008 10:16 PM | Score: 5 (9 votes cast)
Yes, liberal's ascribing malicious intent to Bush is a bit of projection, isn't it. The know-nothing Democrats ought to let the adults take care of foreign policy.
I don't want may family going up in a mushroom cloud just because some fanny-pack wearing liberal thinks blindfolding terrorists is torture.
Dear God in Heaven.
1. Posted by Mitchell | January 27, 2008 10:16 PM |
Score: 5 (9 votes cast)
Posted on January 27, 2008 22:16
2. Posted by Groovyghoulie | January 28, 2008 12:15 AM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Would that make al-(F***in)quida liberal or conservative when they murder and invade the lives of innocent people, all in the name of religion and their so-called god? (So they say).
Does it matter?
Is it right?
The truth does not hide behind labels...only those trying to hide something; that includes stupity and ignorance.
I will choose to be Universal. Do unto others...
2. Posted by Groovyghoulie | January 28, 2008 12:15 AM |
Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 00:15
3. Posted by wtf? | January 28, 2008 12:42 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
There's another person in the world who's heard of the Groovie Ghoulies? Rock'n'roll!
3. Posted by wtf? | January 28, 2008 12:42 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 00:42
4. Posted by nogo war | January 28, 2008 1:19 AM | Score: -10 (12 votes cast)
This is tragic for all Americans
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/articleid/9200
4. Posted by nogo war | January 28, 2008 1:19 AM |
Score: -10 (12 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 01:19
5. Posted by Jay Tea | January 28, 2008 4:02 AM | Score: 8 (10 votes cast)
nogo? What are you doing here? I thought you stormed out in a huff, slamming the door behind you, swearing you'd never come back.
Yup, you did.
Now you come crawling back, acting like it never happened?
How typical of a scumbag like you.
I dunno if you're too stupid to remember saying this, or think we're too stupid to remember you saying this:
But it is seared, seared into my memory.
So, nogo, the choice is yours. You can:
1) Apologize for the above, and admit you lied and had no intention of keeping your promise to leave permanently;
2) Keep your promise, after this violation of it;
3) Have my help in keeping your promise.
Your call, nogo. Answer soon, or I'll answer for you.
J.
5. Posted by Jay Tea | January 28, 2008 4:02 AM |
Score: 8 (10 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 04:02
6. Posted by tj | January 28, 2008 5:26 AM | Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
and I can hear a pin drop.dont think he,ll answer Jay.
6. Posted by tj | January 28, 2008 5:26 AM |
Score: 5 (5 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 05:26
7. Posted by 914 | January 28, 2008 7:22 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
A showdown with IRANIAN terrorists.. how fitting.
Nogo.. FU
7. Posted by 914 | January 28, 2008 7:22 AM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 07:22
8. Posted by DoninFla | January 28, 2008 7:26 AM | Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
nogo = f*cktard, verbal masturbater. I have visions of a bleary eyed,dope smokein hippie, stringy hair,(professional)war protester, screaming into a cheap bullhorn...it might just be me, just sayin...
8. Posted by DoninFla | January 28, 2008 7:26 AM |
Score: 3 (5 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 07:26
9. Posted by D-Hoggs | January 28, 2008 8:52 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
"fucking hypocritical bullshit"
Classic.
9. Posted by D-Hoggs | January 28, 2008 8:52 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 08:52
10. Posted by Oyster | January 28, 2008 9:28 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Who's nogo?
10. Posted by Oyster | January 28, 2008 9:28 AM |
Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 09:28
11. Posted by epador | January 28, 2008 10:14 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
To get back to the topic, sorta, yes it would be a tragedy. For Nogo and liberals.
But I'm sure they'd have no trouble finding something else to whine about. And other minor lefty organization web sites to link to.
11. Posted by epador | January 28, 2008 10:14 AM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 10:14
12. Posted by Peter F. | January 28, 2008 1:13 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Neocons instead should have invaded Alaska. California too.
And the west coast of Florida, too! We have some stock in an oil company that would go through the roof if they were ever allowed to drill...
Invade Florida now!
On the serious side, good luck to the IA and US forces. Kick some ass.
12. Posted by Peter F. | January 28, 2008 1:13 PM |
Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 13:13
13. Posted by John F Not Kerry | January 28, 2008 3:36 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Quagmire!
13. Posted by John F Not Kerry | January 28, 2008 3:36 PM |
Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Posted on January 28, 2008 15:36