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2003-07-15 Iraq

Arab League chief cool toward new Iraqi council

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-07-15 00:06|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Moussa's disparaging comment re the council's credibility shows how little credibility he, Mubarek, and rest of AL have. Egypt's presidential elections consist of putting Mubarek's name on a ballot with yes/no boxes.

Posted by Michael 2003-7-15 9:05:43 AM|| 2003-7-15 9:05:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Their big hope is that it is massively ineffective... like the Arab League.

Posted by tu3031 2003-7-15 10:33:19 AM|| 2003-7-15 10:33:19 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 How can the Arab League even consider recognizing a council that will lead to self rule? When Iraq turns back into a dictatorship, the Arab league will welcome them back. Until then keep you democracy cooties to yourself.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2003-7-15 7:21:43 PM|| 2003-7-15 7:21:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 âIf this council was elected, it would have gained much power and credibility,â

Oh right, like the government in Syria, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Egypt? What incredible hypocrites.

Posted by R. McLeod 2003-7-16 4:31:44 AM|| 2003-7-16 4:31:44 AM|| Front Page Top

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