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2005-03-06 Europe

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Posted by Sobiesky 2005-03-06 2:56:45 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Thereâs only sketchy evidence that any of the recruited radicals have returned to Europe from fighting in Iraq, but that remains a top fear, Tophoven said.

Most of them are dead c/o the Coalition forces. Its the Mexican approach to their internal problem, help those who would be trouble at home to move on to be other peoples' problem. So don't expect this part of the WOT to be worked too hard by the European nations. Wonder how many recruits would be available if the European MSM actually reported how effective the Coalition and Iraqi forces have become in insuring these jihadist never returned and that they are hated by most Iraqis?

Posted by Snuger Pherong4887 2005-03-06 9:48:40 AM|| 2005-03-06 9:48:40 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I've seen some interview notes with some of the captured recruits, and they express disgust and shock at how they were lied to, the rosy picture of driving Americans before them like sheep, etc. The reality of getting severely s-kicked, after the commanders have bugged out and left them to their fates, is apparently not what they signed on for.

Reminds me of a great song by deceased Cdn. singer Stan Rogers, "Halifax Pier," in which a wannabe "privateer" teenager is lamenting the loss of his youth and legs after taking on an American gold freighter in a rattletrap pirate ship. If you can find an MP3 or whatever, have a listen. Or email me and I'll send it.

Posted by Brian H 2005-03-06 9:25:02 PM|| 2005-03-06 9:25:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 They're chaining boomers to the vehicle, these days. That pretty much sums it up.

Posted by .com 2005-03-06 9:26:30 PM|| 2005-03-06 9:26:30 PM|| Front Page Top

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