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2006-09-15 Iraq

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Posted by ed 2006-09-15 14:27|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Could be disturbing.

Might also be that the discussions will reduce the Iranian funding and interference. Maybe it'll play well to the local Shi'ites, not that I care about Mookie. Maybe it dimishes him?

In between are another host of possibilities.

Posted by Bobby 2006-09-15 16:03|| 2006-09-15 16:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Would a cold war make more sense?

The not one will come soon enough.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-09-15 16:13|| 2006-09-15 16:13|| Front Page Top

#3 Why is this surprising? The main reason Bush Pere didn't finish the job in GWI was because of the commonly held opinion that Saddam was the only one on the Iraqi scene with the ability to prevent the Shi'ite south from being swallowed by the mullahs.

Posted by Gleng Ebbemble9194 2006-09-15 17:01|| 2006-09-15 17:01|| Front Page Top

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