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2003-03-29 Iraq

From Baghdad to Jordan -- a Journalistâs Westward Trip

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Posted by Patrick Phillips 2003-03-29 12:30 pm|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Reading a report like this makes you wonder just how viable the Iraqi army still is. Also considering the distance from the Syrian/Iraqi border to Baghdad, we probably have electronic sensors that monitor traffic pretty well. Fish in a barrel sounds apt.

Posted by Doug De Bono 2003-03-29 16:51:04|| [www.douglasdebono.com] 2003-03-29 16:51:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Anyone know if we might have all routes west from Baghdad covered? That'd make jihadis' trips from Syria short but sweet...

Posted by Bulldog 2003-03-29 12:55:54|| 2003-03-29 12:55:54|| Front Page Top

#3 I'd assume we do, but would hope that the burned out "jihadi human shield tour" bus was too far into Iraq to change the minds (as if....) of the following ~~fodder~~ volunteers. Fish in a barrel

Posted by Frank G 2003-03-29 13:58:05|| 2003-03-29 13:58:05|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm sure there are a few "assets" along the way, to tidy up the mess here and there. Looks like Syria is trying hard to beat out Iran or NK for that number 2 spot.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-03-29 13:58:35|| 2003-03-29 13:58:35|| Front Page Top

#5 Lotsa Arab lunatics are making a lot of noise about volunteering to head for Baghdad and fight the Great Satan. Got a feeling the insurance rates on Syrian tour buses just went way, way up.

Posted by tu3031 2003-03-30 00:39:03|| 2003-03-30 00:39:03|| Front Page Top

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