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2008-07-08 Iraq

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Posted by tipper 2008-07-08 11:40|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 'Our stance in the negotiations underway with the American side will be strong ... We will not accept any memorandum of understanding that doesn't have specific dates to withdraw foreign forces from Iraq,' al-Rubaie said.

Feeding hand, please meet arrogant biting dog.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-07-08 12:07|| 2008-07-08 12:07|| Front Page Top

#2 "Insisting', eh?
Tell them "Okay. We start leaving tomorrow". Just to see their jaws hit the floor.

Posted by tu3031 2008-07-08 13:23|| 2008-07-08 13:23|| Front Page Top

#3 I believe that talk is more for internal consumption during the provincial elections than any reality. First of all, the US doesn't have a crystal ball and can't say that on some future date the conditions will be such that it is in Iraq's interest for us to withdraw our troops. What if that date comes and Iraq doesn't want withdrawal?

But most importantly, I believe the document is pretty much finished and is being reviewed by the assembly. It is my understanding that the cabinet has already approved it.

Posted by crosspatch 2008-07-08 13:49|| 2008-07-08 13:49|| Front Page Top

#4 OK. Let's pick up and get out.

Really.

We went in to get rid of Saddam Hussein. We stayed to give the Iraqis a chance at a decent society. We accomplished our objectives.

They want us out? More than fine. I would be glad to go.

Posted by Some guy 2008-07-08 23:02|| 2008-07-08 23:02|| Front Page Top

#5 I forgot what I was going to say.

Posted by Deadeye Ulump2048 2008-07-17 22:24|| 2008-07-17 22:24|| Front Page Top

#6 I forgot what I was going to say.

Posted by Jager Bluetooth5233 2008-07-17 22:29|| 2008-07-17 22:29|| Front Page Top

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