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2006-06-21 Iraq

US troops conduct massive raid northeastern Baghdad

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Posted by Fred 2006-06-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The captured individuals were found hiding amidst a group of women. No doubt in burgas carefully chosen to enhance their complexions.

O! Brave, brave Lions of Islam!

Posted by trailing wife 2006-06-21 07:23|| 2006-06-21 07:23|| Front Page Top

#2 When will the light bulb go on and the Iraqis let their womenfolk start packing?

When I read these stories, tho, who's to say those wimmin aren't part of the problem?

Just because they're wimmin doesn't mean they're innocent.

Posted by anonymous2u 2006-06-21 09:19|| 2006-06-21 09:19|| Front Page Top

#3 quibble

baquba, which is north OF baghdad, is NOT northeastern baghdad.

This is not trivial, strategically. It looks like the current plan is to use Iraqi forces for the retaking of Baghdad itself, which is most politically sensitive, while using US forces in Baquba to the north, and the triangle of death to the south, boxing in the insurgents from either flight or reinforcement. A US raid IN baghdad would hint at a change in strategy.

Posted by liberalhawk 2006-06-21 09:26|| 2006-06-21 09:26|| Front Page Top

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