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2003-02-18 Iraq

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Posted by Murat 2003-02-18 09:37 am|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Murat, you have nothing to offer to improve the situation as it stands, you'd willingly condemn the Iraqis to suffer under the current Baathist regime, while proclaiming fear for The Childrenâ¢ should we intervene in the only manner that seems to work - militarily.
I've changed my mind - I thought you were a troll (Tony Foresta-type), but now I believe you're simply an apologist for Arab dictatorship. It would be nice if you posted an identifying header on your input so I can scroll past without wasting my time
thanks

Posted by Frank G 2003-02-18 10:06:24|| 2003-02-18 10:06:24|| Front Page Top

#2 The Brits may be waffling but the Turks clearly see this as an opportunity to extort. They may want not only loans and grants but also may want to be able to set up military posts deep in Iraq.
This, of course, is a consequence of the peace at any price movement.

Posted by mhw 2003-02-18 10:13:29|| 2003-02-18 10:13:29|| Front Page Top

#3 Murat doesn't seem to understand the purpose of Rantburg. This has been an invaluable site for getting news about the war. Murat's attempt to use this site as a platform for political arguments and name-calling dilutes the value of Rantburg. Fred's policy of opening up his site for guest posting should not be used to undermine the host's intentions. Maybe Murat would be more respectable if he showed some respect for others. Maybe Murat should host his own forum...that would give him an appreciation for the difficulty of balancing respect for diverse opinions with a desire to focus on an area of interest.

Posted by Pink & Fluffy 2003-02-18 12:00:29|| 2003-02-18 12:00:29|| Front Page Top

#4 "Thank god some people have common sense"

I know eh? I always knew that Condi, Powell, Rumsfeld, Cheney, Bush et al would make a great team.

Posted by RW 2003-02-18 12:01:50|| 2003-02-18 12:01:50|| Front Page Top

#5 Pink and Fluffy,
Well said, I agree, since my time is limited these days it is getting really annoying having to wade through this stuff. How about para-bloggers, as a term for those who act as parasites on other's blogs?

Posted by Anonymous 2003-02-18 13:25:04|| 2003-02-18 13:25:04|| Front Page Top

#6 parabloggers - I love it.

How about, pest-of-sites. You know, because they always kill a good board.

or maybe b'leaches (Blog leaches).

Posted by becky 2003-02-18 14:07:08|| 2003-02-18 14:07:08|| Front Page Top

#7 Blog Hogs?

Posted by Bulldog 2003-02-18 16:36:30|| 2003-02-18 16:36:30|| Front Page Top

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