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2004-07-31 Iraq-Jordan

Muslim Nations Want Fewer Coalition Troops in Iraq

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Posted by Super Hose 2004-07-31 12:55:48 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm not sure this is a good idea. Can any government officials from countries contributing troops to this "Muslim force" give guarantees that there are going to be NO Islamists among members of their respective troop detachments, and that their prejudices will not get in the way of fulfilling their duties?

Absent an unqualified yes to both, then the idea is probably best deposited in the trash bin.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2004-07-31 2:54:29 AM|| 2004-07-31 2:54:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 It's just a ploy to get the US to withdraw troops from Iraq to complicate an invasion of Iran.

Be a shame to pull those troops out, just to send them and their equipment right back again.

Posted by Leigh 2004-07-31 3:21:23 AM|| 2004-07-31 3:21:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Muslim nations are not in the habit of helping others in trouble. The presence of US troops is just an excuse for Muslim's lack of guts and commitment.

Posted by Bryan 2004-07-31 3:32:55 AM|| 2004-07-31 3:32:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I seriously doubt we have any intention of leaving, since we now have an advantage we've never enjoyed before: a land base for our armed forces in the heart of the Middle East. And I don't see us giving that up before we achieve some results in Iran, Syria and Saudi Arabia.

Posted by Dave D. 2004-07-31 3:36:59 AM|| 2004-07-31 3:36:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 What is the big deal. We just want someone to provide security for the UN. The force will probably neve have to leave Malta.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-07-31 3:45:35 AM|| 2004-07-31 3:45:35 AM|| Front Page Top

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