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Iraq-Jordan
Zarqawi tries to rally his forces
2004-11-08
A statement in the name of al Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi called on Muslims on Monday to take up arms against their U.S. enemy as American troops mounted a massive offensive against the rebel-held Iraqi city of Falluja.
Help! Help!
"Oh people, the war has begun and the call for more warm bodies jihad has been made," said the Zarqawi statement posted on an Arabic internet Web site often used by Islamists. "Despite all the agonies that we are suffering, by God, the enemies will only see us dead things that will harm them," he said. "Let us resist them with all our might and let us spend civilians all that is precious in fighting them. Be patient, it is only a matter of days before victory will come with the help of God."
Someone is gonna help you, right into a shallow grave..
Zarqawi made his appeal as Iraqi and U.S. troops began a huge operation to wrestle back Falluja from Muslim insurgents -- though his statement did not mention the city by name.
If he is squealing like this already, the Marines and Army with the help of the air force must really be doing some damage.
Posted by:mmurray821

#4  Unfortunately, the likelihood of the Zark hanging around Falluja to get toasted are practically nil.

The "I'm just too important to the movement" copout.
Posted by: Groluck Shutle8331   2004-11-08 11:00:32 PM  

#3  Anybody here remember, "Please, Mr Custer, I don't wanna go"
"Forward HO"
Posted by: longtime lurker   2004-11-08 8:21:08 PM  

#2  Zarqawi himself, of course, has 32 escape routes planned out.

"Awright, boys, all you got to do now is defeat the First Marine Division in battle, and if you do, you get the honor of fighting the Black Watch. Assuming the AC 130's don't pulverize you. But never fear, I will be with you in spirit. Yeah, Mahmoud, you got a question?"

"Yes. How do I get out of this chickenshit outfit?"
Posted by: Matt   2004-11-08 8:15:18 PM  

#1  Actually, most of the death from the air is coming from the Navy, not the air farce. Minor point.
Posted by: longtime lurker   2004-11-08 8:12:52 PM  

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