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2003-11-23 Europe

Iraqi resistance behind Istanbul bombings?

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2003-11-23 00:06|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

OK, for the record now... precisely which groups have claimed responsibility, and which groups have been blamed by the various governments, for these actions to date?

Posted by Phil Fraering 2003-11-23 1:40:39 AM|| [http://newsfromthefridge.typepad.com] 2003-11-23 1:40:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I don't see what angle the Russian general is playing. Why would it be in Russia's interest or his personal interest for Sadaamites to have become a force in international terrorism?

Posted by Super Hose 2003-11-23 10:33:04 AM|| 2003-11-23 10:33:04 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 It's the Chewbaca defense!

Posted by Hyper 2003-11-23 10:45:51 AM|| 2003-11-23 10:45:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 More 'great game', I'd guess. Russia building on the Turks' anti-war anti-Americanism, message being to distance Turkey from the US. And by the way, we Russians will be happy to help.

Posted by Infrequenter 2003-11-23 11:29:21 AM|| 2003-11-23 11:29:21 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 "Why would it be in Russia's interest or his personal interest for Sadaamites to have become a force in international terrorism?"

The only thing I can think of is that by blaming everything on Iraq, there's less notice being paid on Iran and Syria.

Posted by Aris Katsaris 2003-11-23 6:03:36 PM|| 2003-11-23 6:03:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Good lord, I'm off to the walk in... this is twice this week I've agreed with Mr. Katsaris.

Posted by Shipman 2003-11-23 8:14:39 PM|| 2003-11-23 8:14:39 PM|| Front Page Top

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