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2003-10-06 Syria-Lebanon

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Posted by Atrus 2003-10-06 12:46:09 PM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Not by the threats but by the results of the war in Iraq which had serious repercussions in the political, economic, social, and security spheres.

Meaning of course that a free and democratic Iraq with equality for everyone regardless of religion, gender, or nationallity. Under a free and open market would prove how backwards and depostic his, and his fellow 'presidents', really are.

Syria, and the other nations around Iraq do not want a democratic Iraq. Their young people, who do not have any future in their kingdoms where everything is regulated and controlled, would flock to a Iraq where they can be free and live their lives in peace (as well as 'make a living for themselves').

Posted by CrazyFool 2003-10-6 1:17:46 PM|| 2003-10-6 1:17:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Some questions and answers I would like to have heard:

"President Assad, have you decided whether to spit or go blind?"

"Such a delicate decision can only be made in consultation with the United Nations. I'm a big believer in the international rule of law, you know."

"President Assad, are you aware that international law prohibits the torture of political prisoners?"

"Get outta here! I guess I'm going to have to brush up on the fine points. But one thing I know is that the US and Israel can't attack me without UN approval, that's for sure."

"President Assad, what would happen if they attack anyway?"

"Well, Minister deVillepin assures me that he would become very angry. Not just annoyed, you understand, but very, very angry. He might even dispatch the deGaulle to the Eastern Mediterranean. Provided the American Navy agreed to give it safe passage, of course."

"President Assad, do you know what happens when a depleted uranium shell from an M1A2 hits a T-62?"

"Hah! I have been assured by the finest military experts in Russia that nothing would happen, other than perhaps a slight vertical displacement of the turret."

"President Assad, did you know that your office staff has set up a 'When is Boy Gonna Get Capped' betting pool?"

"That is a vicious lie!"

"I hope not, because my camaraman and I each put a fiver on December 1."

Posted by Matt 2003-10-6 1:56:37 PM|| 2003-10-6 1:56:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 For some unknown reason, every time I see Bashar Assad's face, the name "Heinrich Himmler" pops into my head.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2003-10-6 2:40:59 PM|| 2003-10-6 2:40:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 ^5s Matt! Much better than the real interview.

Posted by Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2003-10-6 4:04:49 PM|| 2003-10-6 4:04:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Bomb-a-rama: you are dead on concerning the Himmler look - forehead, eyes, weak chin - it all works. Make you wonder...
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Posted by borgboy 2003-10-6 5:36:25 PM|| 2003-10-6 5:36:25 PM|| Front Page Top

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