Key Iraqi al-Qaeda figure 'dead'

BBC.com ^ | June 27, 2008

[rightwingintelligentsia]

The US military in Iraq says a militant killed on Tuesday has been positively identified as the leader of al-Qaeda in the city of Mosul.

It said the man - identified by a pseudonym, Abu Khalaf - had co-ordinated and ordered many attacks.

He was shot dead by American troops during a raid on a building in Mosul.

US and Iraqi forces have been carrying out an offensive in the city for more than a month, in an attempt to drive out al-Qaeda in Iraq from Mosul.

The city, US and Iraqi officials say, is al-Qaeda's last urban stronghold in Iraq.

[SolidWood]

...and another one tossed into the pit of fire.

[alecqss]

“He was shot dead by American troops during a raid on a building in Mosul.”

Shot dead?! It's an outrage. This noble freedom fighter should have been brought to the USA (for a trial, wink-wink), placed in a suite in Hilton or Marriott, given taxpayer-paid lawyers and granted TV interviews to explain the suffering he is enduring at hands of oppressors.

[A Cyrenian]

All right! Way to go, the first round is on me.

[ProudFossil]

I am sure they read him his Miranda Rights. After all we would not want to piss off any liberals over this.

To bad the freedom fighter resisted. So sad. I will think of him as I imbibe in my adult beverage tonight, especially when I have to relieve myself. Good riddance to both, in the toilet and into hell.

[ryan71]

“He was shot dead by American troops”

No lawyer for you, maggot.

[GOPyouth]

Now we have to worry about this guy’s estate filing suit over violated civil rights. Obama would support that, and I’m pretty sure 4 justices on the SCOTUS would support it.

[lonestar67]

I blame President Bush for this setback.

[reagan_fanatic]

I wish I could shake that soldier’s hand who sent that vermin to hell.

[SueRae]

Tough being a number three or four in Al-Quaeda. Good work, troops, one less prisoner to have to worry about some idiot lawyer getting off to fight another day.

[petro45acp]

Nice shooting!

Keep up the good work!

God’s speed and stay alert!

[lormand]

"He was shot dead by American troops during a raid on a building in Mosul."

...wishing I could buy a round for the crew that put this dog where he belonged.

[DJtex]

This should be front-page news across the USA.

"THE SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER IN THEIR LAST URBAN STRONGHOLD IN ALL OF IRAQ IS DEAD!"

What great news even if the MSM won't report it.

[bmwcyle]

He just met his 72 “Virginians”.

[theDentist]

...should have been brought to the USA (for a trial, wink-wink), placed in a suite in Hilton...

Hey, Paris is skanky, but I don't think she woulda had him.

[AU72]

He went from Habeus Corpus to Corpus Mortis.

[goldstategop]

We're rollin' up Al Qaeda. Its on the run in Mosul.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[FatherofFive]

I am sure they read him his Miranda Rights.

Gives a new meaning to 'the right to remain silent'

Perhaps we should start engraving ammunition with Miranda. Just to be safe.

[monkeycard]

That fire-pit is burning well.

[pissant]

Food for the buzzards.

[lildoc511]

And another one bites the dust...I guess Queen said it best!

God Bless and Godspeed to our beloved troops!

[purpleraine]

send your donations for flowers directly to me

[poindexter]

Shot dead?! It's an outrage.

Dude resisted.

[mmichaels1970]

He was shot dead by American troops during a raid on a building in Mosul.

Way to stay Constitutional boys!

[Ramius]

Aaah. Good hunting indeed.

[InterceptPoint]

I am sure they read him his Miranda Rights. After all we would not want to piss off any liberals over this.

You surely realize that this would not be practical.

A better solution would be to pass a law requiring that the Miranda Rights verbiage should be imprinted on all U.S. military bullets, rockets, missiles and other weapons that might come in contact with an enemy in what would be considered a potentially lethal way. In the case of a bullet at least this would provide proof that the victim was properly (and promptly) advised of his rights.

[andy58-in-nh]

[Rummyfan]

He's dead Jim. Ha ha ha!

[elhombrelibre]

Good news from Iraq ping.

[BluH2o]

He was shot dead by American troops during a raid on a building in Mosul.

A few weeks back AP had a story about a particularly nasty war lord type in Somalia had been deep sixed by what was thought to be American forces. The last paragraph, in quintessential liberal mindset, went on to say 'experts' agreed it would only make his followers more angry. Half expected to hear, or read, the same drivel in this Mosul bulletin.

[GOPyouth]

He went from Habeus Corpus to Corpus Mortis.

Classic! That seriously is one of the best ones I've heard in a while.

[TNoldman]

Way to go! Takes care of the Gitmo/Court problem. :=}

[stand watie]

YEP.

free dixie,sw

[GoldwaterChick]

You forgot the $900 suit for his Court appearance!

[Munz]

I think it’s too bad he was shot dead. I bet that he had lots of intelligence we could have used.
I certainly don’t mind one tiny bit that he is getting his 72 virgins (more realistically pit fiends in hell) but the timing should have been about 48 hours later. After he had time to spill his guts.

[alecqss]

“You forgot the $900 suit for his Court appearance!”

...and lots and lots of J’Adore perfume ;-)

[bert]

good hitmo

no gitmo

[wildbill]

i can’t figure out why Al Queda is a factor in Mosul. That’s Kurdish territory and of all the Iraqis, the Kurds love us best.

Hard to explain why Al Queda should still be active there.

[Marine_Uncle]

Couple more months and the Mosul region just may be declared free from AQI influence. Wonder where those that can still flee will go this time around. Iraq is becoming tight as a drum. And if they try to set up holding areas in more desolated low population areas, they will even more so stick out like a sore thumb.

[allmendream]

Title as is.

“Key Iraqi al-Qaeda figure ‘dead’”

As it would be reported by El Rushbo

“Key Iraqi (which has nothing to do with al-Qaeda)al-Qaeda figure (which has nothing to do with Iraq) ‘reaches room temperature’.

[elhombrelibre]

We’re near total victory.

[Cyber Liberty]

Key Iraqi al-Qaeda figure 'dead'

They're on to you, dude....

[dead]

I think my fashionable all-dynamite belt was a give away.

[Cyber Liberty]

...And I thought it was the 6-penny nails sticking out of your tunic...

[InterceptPoint]

Very nice.

I really do believe that this would be an effective scheme. Surely the Dems could not object to such a "sure fire" method of delivering "Miranda Rights". LOL

[Marine_Uncle]

It could be the case. If we don't see any series of AQI sponsored attacks during the upcoming general election, it just may have reached a point where AQI is truly done for.
But then again. Even if such attacks to get the headliners back did occur it may simply be a few dozen hold outs that live in holes in the wall waiting for one final chance to influence the American voters.
Likewise groups such as Al Ansar Islam and other fanatical radical Sunni groups at this point have to watch their backs. The government forces will go after them big time if they raise their crummy heads. I realize the group just mentioned is in with AQI big time, but once AQI from a control standpoint is through, the appendages can not stand on their own feet and effect any change to their liking.
With the fat slob hiding in Iran, and losing his footing within the Mahdi militia, at this point, it appears there are no single entities remaining that will cause any major recession in the current progress being made.
Maliki probably is growing stronger to the point no significant political party can speak ill of him. He has managed this SASO in a fair minded way and obviously with effective results.
Lastly. It may be safe to say more Iraqi are now thinking about the social and living standards most of them can gain, once the oil/gas industry gets in bed with the big oil companies.
Why would they want to screw the pouch at this point. A better future for many of them is literally on the horizon, and in some cases now being realized.
As usual. My ravings are not meant to preach but to share thoughts many of us probably are tuned in on and in agreement on to some degree.

[rlmorel]

"...All right! Way to go, the first round is on me...."

I with you, friend.

[rlmorel]

Actually, Mr. Dentist...she would have. But only if she could have made money off of it.

(Shudder)

[jveritas]

Most excellent news.