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2004-08-30 Arabia

Shots Fired at U.S. Diplomatic Car in Saudi Arabia

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Posted by Steve 2004-08-30 11:18:37 AM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The price of oil has been dropping too quickly during the week, which has been adverse for the Wahhabi Saudi jihadist rÃ©gime, thus a few more incidents like this and the market becomes bullish once more.

Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-08-30 4:24:43 PM|| 2004-08-30 4:24:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Update: A U.S. marine who helps guard the American consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and his driver came under fire Monday near the consulate, but were not injured, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said. A single shot was fired at their car near the consulate and Saudi officials are investigating, Boucher said.

Guess they weren't trying too hard.

Posted by Steve 2004-08-30 4:28:50 PM|| 2004-08-30 4:28:50 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Or the ammunition is running low...

Posted by Pappy 2004-08-30 6:40:40 PM|| 2004-08-30 6:40:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Gunmen were trained by Hek's boys.

Posted by Steve White 2004-08-30 6:53:44 PM|| 2004-08-30 6:53:44 PM|| Front Page Top

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