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2005-05-09 Iraq-Jordan

U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists

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Posted by mhw 2005-05-09 08:16|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I hit a wrong key

here is beginning of article:

U.S. Officers In Iraq Put Priority on Extremists
Hussein Loyalists Not Seen as Greatest Threat

By Bradley Graham
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, May 9, 2005; Page A01

BAGHDAD, May 8 -- Senior U.S. commanders say their view of the Iraqi insurgency has begun to shift, with higher priority being given to combating foreign fighters and Iraqi jihadists...

from: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/08/AR2005050800838.html?sub=AR

Posted by mhw 2005-05-09 08:18|| 2005-05-09 08:18|| Front Page Top

#2 I fixed it, mhw.

Posted by rkb 2005-05-09 10:11|| 2005-05-09 10:11|| Front Page Top

#3 thanks rkb

Posted by mhw 2005-05-09 11:03|| 2005-05-09 11:03|| Front Page Top

#4 The hurt needs to be put on those elements in Syria that are backing the terrorism in Iraq. The only language they understand is personal hurt, just like G'daffy in the 80s. When it gets personal, the management will back off.

I wonder how much the Saudis are contributing to recent foreign terrorist fodder. They need to be dealt with, too.

Being nice and diplomatic about these killers is costing us casualties, as well as the Iraqis.

Posted by Alaska Paul">Alaska Paul 2005-05-09 16:16|| 2005-05-09 16:16|| Front Page Top

#5 Saudi's are providing cash and drivers.

Posted by Sock Puppet 0â Doom 2005-05-09 20:51|| 2005-05-09 20:51|| Front Page Top

#6 time to bounce the terror back up the chain? Assorted Saudis (especially clerics) dying in unexplained hits might dissuade the less-enthusiastic

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-05-09 21:16|| 2005-05-09 21:16|| Front Page Top

#7 Drivers? Isn't that a bit too much like actual labour?

Posted by trailing wife 2005-05-09 21:17|| 2005-05-09 21:17|| Front Page Top

#8 With regards to assorted Saudis having unfortunate accidents, an internal power struggle is generally an excellent opportunity for a little very discreet mischief-making.

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-05-09 22:01|| 2005-05-09 22:01|| Front Page Top

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