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2007-09-30 Iraq

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Posted by lotp 2007-09-30 16:18|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has secured a pledge from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to help cut off weapons, funding, and other support to militiamen in Iraq, US and Iraqi officials said yesterday.

And I've got a bridge to sell anyone who believes this unmitigated tripe. Maliki's willingness to cast Iran in any sort of legitimate light is a prime indicator of his credibility and what to expect from his continued leadership of Iraq.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-09-30 16:33|| 2007-09-30 16:33|| Front Page Top

#2 Hmmm, I wonder. Agreeing to stop is an admission of doing it. If we continue to find their fingerprints on evil goodies, it would warrant a a response. Maybe a little cross-border interdiction for starters?
(not that I disagree Maliki is a tool)

Posted by SteveS 2007-09-30 16:42|| 2007-09-30 16:42|| Front Page Top

#3 Maliki's a tool.

Petraeus wouldn't mind space to finish out the surge with sufficient progress that Iraqis step up more against the militants.

But you will note his ... caution ... regarding the alleged agreement and its outcome.

Posted by lotp 2007-09-30 17:11|| 2007-09-30 17:11|| Front Page Top

#4 If the Iranians really are scared about how Syrian air defense was shut down by the Jooos, and fears that they're next, it is possible - however unlikely - that Dinner jacket is really sin ....

Nah! Nevermind.

Posted by Bobby 2007-09-30 17:44|| 2007-09-30 17:44|| Front Page Top

#5 JPOST OP-ED > THE MIDDLE EAST: [MOUD's] AGENDA/AMBITIONS. Author's description of Moud's = Iranian LT ambitions for regional domination by definition includes Lebanon.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-09-30 22:05|| 2007-09-30 22:05|| Front Page Top

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