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2008-02-21 Iraq

Iraqi security forces are al-Qaeda's 'enemy No. 1'

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Posted by Fred 2008-02-21 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 This tactic of killing ordinary Iraqis has been working so well for AQI that they've decided to expand it? They're betting intimidation will trump revenge, but for that to happen they'll have to prove they are capable of killing anybody, whenever they want (Hussein was able to, but I think the people are getting over transferring the effect to just any thug wannabee.)

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-02-21 07:26|| 2008-02-21 07:26|| Front Page Top

#2 Saddam was working within the structure of tribal obligation and revenge. AQI are operating outside that structure. And this time the tribes are backed by US air power and the US Marine Corps.

Posted by Excalibur 2008-02-21 11:29|| 2008-02-21 11:29|| Front Page Top

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