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2007-09-14 Iraq

Iraqis vow to avenge America's murdered ally

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Posted by Boss Craising2882 2007-09-14 11:43|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 The model here is South Korea, not South Vietnam.

And for those of you who don't have the background or time to understand the tribal politics involved, Al Qaeda just did the equivalent of whacking "Godfather Don Corleone". There will be severe consequences for them through the entire region in Iraq.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-09-14 12:18|| 2007-09-14 12:18|| Front Page Top

#2 Crapping on their own doorstep: It's what Muslims do best.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-09-14 12:25|| 2007-09-14 12:25|| Front Page Top

#3 I recall on interview I read about with some Sunni Sheikh talking about how they want to model Anbar on SKOR and be a vibrant, successful place. It might have been him or one of his compatriots.

I agree that this is bad news for AQI and jihadis in general.

Posted by Brett 2007-09-14 12:32|| 2007-09-14 12:32|| Front Page Top

#4 Sheikh Sittar is the closest thing to a matyer that I've seen so far from a Iraqi leader. He went against the norm and fought for a better life.

Well said, Boss Craising2882. I was thinking the same thing as I read through the article.

(Only you want to highlight your own thoughts, not italicize them. Not a big deal, just so you know.)

Posted by trailing wife 2007-09-14 12:33|| 2007-09-14 12:33|| Front Page Top

#5 tw, is so much easier than

Posted by Brett 2007-09-14 12:51|| 2007-09-14 12:51|| Front Page Top

#6 Sheikh Abdul Sittar Bezea al-Rishawi spawned what could be seen as a reformation. He was a good Leader. It is a shame.

It is possible to have these folks on as allies, long term. It could really change the way I feel if more men like al-Rishawi stand and deliver.

Posted by newc">newc 2007-09-14 13:03|| 2007-09-14 13:03|| Front Page Top

#7 Of course, Brett dear. Just as you say.

;-)

Posted by trailing wife 2007-09-14 13:07|| 2007-09-14 13:07|| Front Page Top

#8 Revenge, revenge on al-Qaeda, shouted the crowd of mourners, an AFP correspondent reported. There is no God but Allah and al-Qaeda is his enemy."

Thats the salient point of the article - didn't the reporter notice how different that is? Yet the reporter keeps harping this it being a huge setback for the allies. So much for non-bias.

Posted by OldSpook 2007-09-14 13:16|| 2007-09-14 13:16|| Front Page Top

#9 And remember - these are SUNNIS chanting that. AlQaeda is nominally Sunni (Wahabbists, from Saudi).

Posted by OldSpook 2007-09-14 13:18|| 2007-09-14 13:18|| Front Page Top

#10 Nothing prevents these Sunnis from exporting their war against Al Qaeda. Any IDs of Saudis they find, sue the families of the jihadis in Sharia court in Saudi.

Don't forget to kill a few too, just so they know you mean business.

Posted by Penguin 2007-09-14 13:22|| 2007-09-14 13:22|| Front Page Top

#11 AJ Strata:

Six years ago the US saw the cheers of Palestinians at the destruction of 9-11. We saw the smiles of Saddam and his butchers and we heard the gloating of Bin Laden.

Six years later Saddam is gone and Bin Laden is still running from justice. But now Iraqis are chanting al-Qaeda is the enemy of Allah. This is a stunning turn around, and it is all due to the wide gulf that separates American values from al-Qaedas bloodlust and hunger for absolute power over others.

Posted by lotp 2007-09-14 13:40|| 2007-09-14 13:40|| Front Page Top

#12 I really appreciate AQ stepping up to the plate and taking responsibility for the car bombing so quickly. It tells me this was planned well in advance and it was at least partially an inside job. It also says they are calling the breakaway-Sunni's bluff. How this falls out over the next week or so may very well determine the outcome in Iraq. I say that because it could bring those Baathists who have been resistant thus far into the fold. It could provide a wealth of actionable intel on AQ. It could shut down the rat line. It could put a lot of AQ with their 72 virgins.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2007-09-14 13:50|| 2007-09-14 13:50|| Front Page Top

#13 How can this be a *heavy* blow to Washington (unless they are referring to Reid/Pelosi/MoveOn Washington)?? This is a huge blow to AQ in Iraq (sorry MESOPOTAMIA). Civil wars are okay for me as long as they are Anbar-Sunni vs. AQI. Now to get the Shia on the same page (tougher with Iran in the background).

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-09-14 13:57|| 2007-09-14 13:57|| Front Page Top

#14 Crapping on their own doorstep: It's what Muslims do best

Zen: Seems like this time they may have stepped it up a notch and crapped in their own dinner. :-)

Posted by gorb 2007-09-14 17:39|| 2007-09-14 17:39|| Front Page Top

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