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2006-10-28 Arabia

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Posted by Fred 2006-10-28 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11128 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This should set off Binny again.
They are in the land of Mecca.. Ooooh!
Seethe

Posted by 3dc 2006-10-28 02:01|| 2006-10-28 02:01|| Front Page Top

#2 This can also be disinformation put out by the Saudis ( by US prompt) to cover the real reason for the stepped up patrols; being, to shield the Kingdom from Iranian retribution should a US attack is launched to stop their nuclear ambitions. This move is an anticipated and required step in the strategy.

Posted by smn 2006-10-28 03:50|| 2006-10-28 03:50|| Front Page Top

#3 Yeah, but we already let it out that there are 2 carrier groups, attack subs, destroyers, and a partridge in a pear tree in the gulf already. If that doesn't give them the jitters, I don't know what would, I don't think they would feel any at ease if we told them this is what it is for.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2006-10-28 10:43|| 2006-10-28 10:43|| Front Page Top

#4 2nd tier umbrella protection, bigjim-ky!
The Iranians know that once the fat hits the fan, they will be pinned and hemmed in tighter than 'Dick's hat band', so they'll need their agents from abroad to carry on the 'exterior fight'.

Posted by smn 2006-10-28 10:57|| 2006-10-28 10:57|| Front Page Top

#5 Prepare to Land the landing forces.
Secure American assets and defend same.

Posted by Shipman 2006-10-28 12:10|| 2006-10-28 12:10|| Front Page Top

#6 Prepare to Land the landing forces.
Secure American assets and defend same.

aye aye C'tain

Posted by RD 2006-10-28 15:07|| 2006-10-28 15:07|| Front Page Top

#7 Lol, Ship / RD.

Actionable. That's the ticket!

Posted by .com 2006-10-28 15:12|| 2006-10-28 15:12|| Front Page Top

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