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2004-04-16 Europe

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Posted by Long Hair Republican 2004-04-16 00:29|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

The only possible solution is a political one," he said.

"This means a swift, complete and visible transfer of sovereignty to the Iraqis themselves and the creation of Iraqi institutions that are genuinely representative, legitimate and fully responsible."

In other words, Iraqi "institutions" that pay kickbacks to the French.

Wotta maroon.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2004-04-16 11:53:29 AM|| 2004-04-16 11:53:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 How many Republics have the French gone through?

Posted by Pappy 2004-04-16 12:09:29 PM|| 2004-04-16 12:09:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Do note that the message was responded to. In diplo land that means creditability. Perhaps they're holding out for a better opening offer.

Posted by Shipman 2004-04-16 4:11:38 PM|| 2004-04-16 4:11:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Speaking from the Algerian capital on Thursday, French President Jacques Chirac made no comment on the al-Qaida offer.

Frogistani President Jacques Al-Chiraq made a tacit truce yesterday with Osama Bin Laden by not commenting on the offer made by OBL. However, the scarf issue is still at an impasses with Muslim clerics, so planing for explosions in Frogistan are assumed to be still in the active stage. More on the 11PM news. Stay tuned.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2004-04-16 11:24:28 PM|| 2004-04-16 11:24:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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