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2007-04-27 Iraq

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Posted by Howard UK 2007-04-27 11:06|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 But the administration lied to us about Jessica Lynch!

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2007-04-27 11:10|| 2007-04-27 11:10|| Front Page Top

#2 and the WMD's that killed Pat Tillman!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 11:18|| 2007-04-27 11:18|| Front Page Top

#3 Joe Wilson proved Saddam was not interested in nuclear weapons!

Posted by Bobby 2007-04-27 11:20|| 2007-04-27 11:20|| Front Page Top

#4 This is a big catch. Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi supposedly held a top spot in the new al-qaeda leadership structure. Hopefully the intelligence ripped out of him will spawn more good news.

Posted by Gromogum Elmereter5708 2007-04-27 11:40|| 2007-04-27 11:40|| Front Page Top

#5 the spin on this will be "Al Q: Iraq Was has been a winner for us"

Posted by mhw 2007-04-27 12:00|| http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/]">[http://hypocrisy-incorporated.blogspot.com/] 2007-04-27 12:00|| Front Page Top

#6 He was handed over to the the Pentagon by the CIA

Well done, CIA! (I'm not going to wonder where it was that they captured him... or when). Very well done, indeed.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-04-27 12:16|| 2007-04-27 12:16|| Front Page Top

#7 Perhaps Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid or John Murtha should volunteer to take care of him in their own homes. Seeing as how al-Iraqi is just a poor misunderstood freedom fighter.

Posted by Rambler">Rambler 2007-04-27 12:20|| 2007-04-27 12:20|| Front Page Top

#8 This additional information from Powerline:

"one of al-Qaida's most senior and most experienced operatives." Where and when al-Hadi was captured has not been disclosed; he is a native of Iraq who served in Saddam's military before going to Afghanistan to join bin Laden. Al-Hadi was apparently trying to return to Iraq from an undisclosed country when he was apprehended. The Wikipedia entry on al-Hadi includes this "wanted poster" put out by the U.S. government:

Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi is one of Usama bin Ladens top global deputies, personally chosen by bin Laden to monitor al Qaeda operations in Iraq. Al-Hadi was the former Internal Operations Chief for al Qaeda. He has been associated with numerous attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan and has been known to facilitate communication between al Qaeda in Iraq and al Qaeda. Al-Hadi rose to the rank of Major in Saddam Husseins army before moving to Afghanistan to fight against the Soviet Union. He has a reputation for being a skilled, intelligent, and experienced commander and is an extremely well-respected al Qaeda leader. He has commanded numerous terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. Al-Hadi is reportedly still in contact with Usama bin Laden.

Oh the stories to be told, that will never be told. All these journalists, wanting to write the "big one" and make lots of money, are missing so many good stories that folks like me want to read, rather than one more BDS book.

Posted by Sherry">Sherry 2007-04-27 12:20|| 2007-04-27 12:20|| Front Page Top

#9 Since the CIA captured him and he "was responsible for plotting cross-border attacks from Pakistan on US forces in Afghanistan", I'd guess most likely he got nabbed in Pakistan.

Posted by Steve 2007-04-27 12:54|| 2007-04-27 12:54|| Front Page Top

#10 Also gleamed from Bill Riggio's site and post on this capture...Al Hadi was a "caretaker to Zawahiri" at one point in time....this gentleman has the keys to the kingdom.

Posted by Chenter Unimp7361 2007-04-27 12:56|| 2007-04-27 12:56|| Front Page Top

#11 Fire up the blowtorch.

Posted by Sonar 2007-04-27 13:04|| 2007-04-27 13:04|| Front Page Top

#12 And the pliers and car battery.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-04-27 13:28|| 2007-04-27 13:28|| Front Page Top

#13 Grill him like a cheap steak.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 13:36|| 2007-04-27 13:36|| Front Page Top

#14 ...and the panties! gotta have the headgear!

Posted by USN. Ret. 2007-04-27 13:37|| 2007-04-27 13:37|| Front Page Top

#15 Oh, and when he's finally done singing, torture him some out of sheer principle.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-04-27 13:40|| 2007-04-27 13:40|| Front Page Top

#16 Then drop him off at his home town when we are done.

From the back of a C-130 at 33,000 feet.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-04-27 13:49|| 2007-04-27 13:49|| Front Page Top

#17 Guys, the CIA turned him loose. He's done squealing. All that's left now is a trial.

Posted by Chuck Simmins">Chuck Simmins 2007-04-27 14:47|| http://northshorejournal.org]">[http://northshorejournal.org] 2007-04-27 14:47|| Front Page Top

#18 My wife has a tracing wheel used to trace patterns. It has many, many little teeth - not sharp, but uncomfortable. Strap him to a door laid across saw-horses, and use that on his feet until he screams for mercy. Feet are one of the most sensitive parts of the human body. It doesn't take much to break a person's spirit when you start messing with his feet. After you've wrung him dry, use the blowtorch on his eyeballs.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-04-27 15:16|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-04-27 15:16|| Front Page Top

#19 Perhaps Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid or John Murtha should volunteer to take care of him in their own homes. Seeing as how al-Iraqi is just a poor misunderstood freedom fighter.

Why would you house him with these traitors? They would just plot a way to return him to Pakistan with an apology note and $5M compensation for his troubles.

Posted by gorb 2007-04-27 15:30|| 2007-04-27 15:30|| Front Page Top

#20 OP, you always make me laugh when you get wound up on "how to get the job done right". I think it is your lack of nuance that I appreciate so much. That and your obvious understanding of the power of a B-52 Arc Light strike. I'm glad you are on our side. I just wish more of your ideas would be put into action.

Posted by remoteman 2007-04-27 15:35|| 2007-04-27 15:35|| Front Page Top

#21 Appears they've had this guy for awhile.
I wonder if he still knows his own name?

Posted by tu3031 2007-04-27 15:46|| 2007-04-27 15:46|| Front Page Top

#22 What? He's all wrung out? Why didn't the Washington Post tell us he was in captivity? What about the New York Times? Ya just can't trust the Main Stream Media anymore? What's Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson been up to lately? How come they didn't know?

Posted by Bobby 2007-04-27 17:50|| 2007-04-27 17:50|| Front Page Top

#23 I wonder how he liked that bland, tryptophan-free diet. I wonder if he is even aware he spilled everything. Old Spook once explained that if they have time, there's no need for physical torture -- the ~~victim~~ questionee happily tells everything to his new best friend.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-04-27 20:08|| 2007-04-27 20:08|| Front Page Top

#24 What? He's all wrung out?

Operating under new rules. Three lashes with a wet noodle don't take long.

Posted by KBK 2007-04-27 21:02|| 2007-04-27 21:02|| Front Page Top

#25 #21 Appears they've had this guy for awhile.
I wonder if he still knows his own name?

I'm Cat-Friggin-Stevens, Dammit!

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-04-27 21:18|| 2007-04-27 21:18|| Front Page Top

#26 a damp cell with some electric eels in the corner for the rest of his life.

Posted by 3dc 2007-04-27 21:28|| 2007-04-27 21:28|| Front Page Top

#27 Does anybody know the withdrawl symptoms for massive scopalomine and LSD use? Does anybody know how to make they more acute and longer duration? Can you send the info to Guantanamo please... a new tenant needs to have his amperage adjusted...

Posted by JustAboutEnough">JustAboutEnough 2007-04-27 22:15|| 2007-04-27 22:15|| Front Page Top

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