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Reed warns Iraq is nearing civil war
AP ^ | March 4 2006

Posted on 03/04/2006 9:47:04 AM PST by jmc1969

One of the Democratic party's leading voices on Iraq warns the strife-torn country is on the verge of civil war.

His remarks tonight came during a foreign policy address at Brown University.

The senator said the conflict in Iraq is more a political and economic battle than a military one. He faulted the Bush administration for failing to better develop Iraq's infrastructure, economy and government institutions.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc6.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: americahate; bushhater; leftistcrap; surrendermonkey
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1 posted on 03/04/2006 9:47:06 AM PST by jmc1969
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Isn't he about a week late to the verge-of-civil-war talking point?


2 posted on 03/04/2006 9:48:04 AM PST by Dr. Frank fan
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Watching Fox News this morning, I'd say he might be right.

It was disturbing to hear that Shias are moving OUT of Shiite neighborhoods and vice versa.(source: Col Bill Cowen).

Sounds like they are clearing the decks, getting ready for a fight.

3 posted on 03/04/2006 9:50:00 AM PST by llevrok (The answer is often in the question.)
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The violence perpetuated in reaction to the bombing of the mosque has apparently ended. Another trigger will be needed to get it going again, but maybe next time the hotheads will be controlled even quicker.


4 posted on 03/04/2006 9:50:00 AM PST by RightWhale (pas de lieu, Rhone que nous)
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To: jmc1969

He may need to read this:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1589973/posts

Sick how the Dems are aching for a civil war in Iraq. Ghouls.


5 posted on 03/04/2006 9:50:28 AM PST by JennysCool (Liberals don't care what you do, as long as it's mandatory.)
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Woo hoo--Rhode Island Senator Reed, a former Army Ranger and a current Democrat, says ...yada...yada...yada. Big deal. No big insights. Why are his comments news?


6 posted on 03/04/2006 9:50:47 AM PST by Clara Lou (A conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality. --I. Kristol)
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To: llevrok

That has been going on for two years.


7 posted on 03/04/2006 9:51:19 AM PST by jmc1969
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One of the Democratic party's leading voices

Amazing how much press time the party OUT OF POWER gets.

8 posted on 03/04/2006 9:51:24 AM PST by aimhigh
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He is a Democrat and not to be believed.


9 posted on 03/04/2006 9:52:26 AM PST by verity (The MSM is comprised of useless eaters)
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Reed warns Iraq is nearing civil war

Wishful thinking.
10 posted on 03/04/2006 9:52:29 AM PST by contemplator (Capitalism gets no Rock Concerts)
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"In recent months, Democrats have called on him to counter President Bush's policy pronouncements."

What a minute!!!! I thought that was Mother Sheehan's job!!!!!
11 posted on 03/04/2006 9:53:23 AM PST by Chi-townChief
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This is a war on terrorism not a civil war. But tell us again, which side is the terrorist?


12 posted on 03/04/2006 9:53:46 AM PST by ex-snook (God of the Universe, God of Creation, God of Love, thank you for life.)
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To: Dr. Frank fan

No he is not late, the media whores need filler so they won't have to talk about Bill Clinton's UAE business deals.


13 posted on 03/04/2006 9:53:53 AM PST by Just mythoughts
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You wish, Harry. Harry Reid is a lying little prick.


14 posted on 03/04/2006 9:53:59 AM PST by popdonnelly
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To: popdonnelly

My bad. Wrong Reid.


15 posted on 03/04/2006 9:54:54 AM PST by popdonnelly
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To: jmc1969

That would be his wet dream.


16 posted on 03/04/2006 9:55:22 AM PST by Echo Talon
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To: llevrok

Hopefully they are moving to avoid a civil war.


17 posted on 03/04/2006 9:57:19 AM PST by Rennes Templar ("The future ain't what it used to be".........Yogi Berra)
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To: aimhigh

"Amazing how much press time the party OUT OF POWER gets."

Meanwhile.....did you know that THE President is in Pakistan after visiting India? Unless you were up at 2 AM probably not. ;*)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1589801/posts


18 posted on 03/04/2006 9:57:31 AM PST by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN - Support our troops. I *LOVE* my attitude problem! Beware the Enemedia.)
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Maybe Reid didn't see this
Sectarian Violence Over, "Exaggerated"
19 posted on 03/04/2006 9:59:12 AM PST by Echo Talon
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To: Just mythoughts
the media whores need filler so they won't have to talk about .....

THE President's historic visit to India and the landmark decisions made there and his visit to Pakistan.

20 posted on 03/04/2006 10:01:21 AM PST by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN - Support our troops. I *LOVE* my attitude problem! Beware the Enemedia.)
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