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2010-10-17 Iraq

Sunni Allies in Iraq Quit to Rejoin Al Qaeda

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-10-17 12:05|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 not good as in very bad.
we should get boots on the ground quickly and spread some money and common sense around before this defection takes hold.

Posted by Percy Thrimble3221 2010-10-17 12:54|| 2010-10-17 12:54|| Front Page Top

#2 I suspect this is more about protection of Sunni minority rights from a majority Shia Iraq, rather than a true AQ resurgence. Depending on how well they learned their US military lessons it could provide the basis for a very bloody civil war - or broader war between Iran and KSA etc.

Posted by Glenmore 2010-10-17 13:01|| 2010-10-17 13:01|| Front Page Top

#3 I saw this in Mrs. Bobby's WaPo several weeks ago - I guess I shoulda posted it then. Must be at a low boil or a slow news day if it took the Slimes that long to pick up on it.

Posted by Bobby 2010-10-17 15:37|| 2010-10-17 15:37|| Front Page Top

#4 This was to be expected, the moment the US started handing over the Kit Carson Scouts, called Sons of Iraq in the case, to the locals. The US treated them with respect, made sure that they were paid on time, and got medical attention when needed. The locals have basically f**ked the Scouts at every turn, and they wonder why now some are taking money from Al-Q to kill Shias again?

Posted by Shieldwolf 2010-10-17 16:52|| 2010-10-17 16:52|| Front Page Top

#5 You can't civilize the Middle East. Won't happen. When will the U.S. learn?

Posted by Rupert Jusonter6770 2010-10-17 16:54|| 2010-10-17 16:54|| Front Page Top

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