Ten Iraq Links
Muktada al-Sadr's backers are reportedly predicting an attack on the city of Najaf after negotiations broke down earlier today.
The Aussies are out of Iraq by December. Imagine, Ahmed Chalabi couldn't persuade them to stay on? Boggles the mind.
Arab News is reporting that a Sunni group is allying itself with al-Sadr. Mohamed Ayash Al-Kubaisi, representative of the Muslim Clerics Association, told Al-Arabiya television said, "Iraqis are aware that it?s not in our interests to compete for sectarian gains. The Shiite resistance... strengthens our will as we are both fighting the same enemy."
King Abdallah of Jordan who is seen as a moderate in the region(save for the neocons) sees anti-American sentiment like never before. Speaking stateside, he said today, "this[the Iraq war] has created for the first time that I have felt in the Middle East ... some sort of animosity that I never felt or heard about toward the United States." He ought to know.
Okay, I don't think this was meant as satire, but..well, you'll see. Jennifer Loven, writing for the AP tells us what we need to know about the 'power of incumbency.' Yes, she is writing about Bush. Honest. She writes, '-Photo opportunities such as Bush's surprise Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Baghdad and his dramatic, flight-suited landing on an aircraft carrier to announce the end to major combat in Iraq.' This is a positive? For Kerry absolutely. I put it here, because she mentioned Iraq a couple of times. I think someone needs to have a talk with Ms. Loven.
You could see this coming. Karl Rove regrets the 'Mission Accomplished' banner. *Snicker* This is precious. Here's Herr Rove: "I wish the banner was not up there. I'll acknowledge the fact that it has become one of those convenient symbols." Convenient? Yes, it is all that. Maybe Karl can give Ms. Loven a call.
I guess the neoconswill take a pass on Iran. Sure Khatami is blustering. But he does have a good point. Iran would be a much tougher situation than Iraq, and we know how easy that has been(heavy sacrasm filled with sadness). I wonder if Rummy thinks there are any good targets in Tehran? We'll likely never know. Good thing.
Jennifer Loven again. She must have has a busy day. Here she tells us that Tony and George welcome a U.N. expanded role in Iraq. I think that position is axiomatic.
A very angry voice from an Iraqi ex-patriot living in Canada.
The above piece reminds me, if you want to know how the Arab street is feeling about things, the English version of Islam Online is a good bet. I'm not counting that as a link. Just an FYI.
You've probably heard about the two highways being closed leading into Baghdad, but read the remarks. It doesn't sound especially promising.
Foreign fighters in Iraq. No, not 'al-Qaeda types,' or the U.S and British militaries. Nor those that have reportedly 'answered the call of jihad.' These are mercenaries, and they are finding work - and lots of it, in Iraq.
KBR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Halliburton has been having a job fair in the Florida panhandle. Some applicants reportedly walked out after learning that most of the jobs are in war zones. Others were hired on the spot. War profiteering is really an ugly thing.
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That's more than ten! And no repeats..although there is some overlap and overtly cynical dovetailing.
The Aussies are out of Iraq by December. Imagine, Ahmed Chalabi couldn't persuade them to stay on? Boggles the mind.
Arab News is reporting that a Sunni group is allying itself with al-Sadr. Mohamed Ayash Al-Kubaisi, representative of the Muslim Clerics Association, told Al-Arabiya television said, "Iraqis are aware that it?s not in our interests to compete for sectarian gains. The Shiite resistance... strengthens our will as we are both fighting the same enemy."
King Abdallah of Jordan who is seen as a moderate in the region(save for the neocons) sees anti-American sentiment like never before. Speaking stateside, he said today, "this[the Iraq war] has created for the first time that I have felt in the Middle East ... some sort of animosity that I never felt or heard about toward the United States." He ought to know.
Okay, I don't think this was meant as satire, but..well, you'll see. Jennifer Loven, writing for the AP tells us what we need to know about the 'power of incumbency.' Yes, she is writing about Bush. Honest. She writes, '-Photo opportunities such as Bush's surprise Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Baghdad and his dramatic, flight-suited landing on an aircraft carrier to announce the end to major combat in Iraq.' This is a positive? For Kerry absolutely. I put it here, because she mentioned Iraq a couple of times. I think someone needs to have a talk with Ms. Loven.
You could see this coming. Karl Rove regrets the 'Mission Accomplished' banner. *Snicker* This is precious. Here's Herr Rove: "I wish the banner was not up there. I'll acknowledge the fact that it has become one of those convenient symbols." Convenient? Yes, it is all that. Maybe Karl can give Ms. Loven a call.
I guess the neoconswill take a pass on Iran. Sure Khatami is blustering. But he does have a good point. Iran would be a much tougher situation than Iraq, and we know how easy that has been(heavy sacrasm filled with sadness). I wonder if Rummy thinks there are any good targets in Tehran? We'll likely never know. Good thing.
Jennifer Loven again. She must have has a busy day. Here she tells us that Tony and George welcome a U.N. expanded role in Iraq. I think that position is axiomatic.
A very angry voice from an Iraqi ex-patriot living in Canada.
The above piece reminds me, if you want to know how the Arab street is feeling about things, the English version of Islam Online is a good bet. I'm not counting that as a link. Just an FYI.
You've probably heard about the two highways being closed leading into Baghdad, but read the remarks. It doesn't sound especially promising.
Foreign fighters in Iraq. No, not 'al-Qaeda types,' or the U.S and British militaries. Nor those that have reportedly 'answered the call of jihad.' These are mercenaries, and they are finding work - and lots of it, in Iraq.
KBR, a wholly owned subsidiary of Halliburton has been having a job fair in the Florida panhandle. Some applicants reportedly walked out after learning that most of the jobs are in war zones. Others were hired on the spot. War profiteering is really an ugly thing.
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That's more than ten! And no repeats..although there is some overlap and overtly cynical dovetailing.
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