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Two Blasts Rock Baghdad Near U.S. Compound (Sirens coming from U.S. Headquarters!)
Reuters ^
| 12/11/03
Posted on 12/11/2003 1:40:32 PM PST by areafiftyone
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Two loud explosions rocked the Iraqi capital Baghdad late on Thursday and a large plume of smoke could be seen coming from near the compound housing the U.S.-led administration in the city, Reuters witnesses said.
Immediately after the explosions around 4 p.m. EST sirens could be heard coming from the direction of the U.S.-headquarters on the west bank of the Tigris river.
TOPICS: Breaking News
KEYWORDS: baghdad; explosions; iraq
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To: areafiftyone
This would be unusual for a suicide bomber because they generally target daytime hours when more people are likely to be out.
It's taking quite a while to get information about these blasts.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:44:23 PM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons have pardoned more terrorists than they ever captured or killed.)
To: areafiftyone
Loud explosionsUsually they are massive.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:44:39 PM PST
by
hankbrown
To: areafiftyone
That blast just woke me up. I had my window open and it was pretty loud where I'm at.
After the obligitory latrine break, accountability check and FR post I'm going back to sleep.
Details in the morning.
Goodnight John Boy............
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Sleep well and thanks for your efforts!
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:47:48 PM PST
by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(Davis is now out of Arnoold's Office , Bout Time!!!!)
To: areafiftyone
This goes back a longggg way...
"18th century Islamic missionary (with sword) explaining the Religion of Peace to attentive Sikhs."
We've got to really, really stay the course against these animals.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:49:09 PM PST
by
AmericanInTokyo
(NORTH KOREA is a DANGEROUS CANCER in late stages; we still only meditate and take herbal medicines)
To: areafiftyone
And in other news, ninety-nine percent of the country is doing just fine...
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:49:59 PM PST
by
kingu
(CNN doesn't want you to watch Fox News.. The renegade is now the mainstream.)
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Goodnight John Boy............ to you also. Your response put a big smile on my face. Stay safe.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:50:14 PM PST
by
TexKat
(Just because you did not see it or read it, that does not mean it did or did not happen.)
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Keep your powder dry. Stay safe.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:51:28 PM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons have pardoned more terrorists than they ever captured or killed.)
To: hankbrown
Ok, I'm not going back to sleep just yet.
As a witness to several close and loud explosions recently, I must disagree. This one was merely loud. It had a sharp initial crack and short, quick boom to it like a Katyusha as opposed to an 82mm mortar.
I haven't heard a car bomb yet, I don't think. My money is on the Mad Rocketeers. I think they sacked up and got out for a little mayhem to make the siren run.
I wouldn't rule out a car bomb either. These guys aren't quite motivated the same way. As long as an explosing makes someone crap their pants these guys consider it a success. If they can kid themselves that they accomplished something, it's a success in their eyes.
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Thanks for your service. Sleep well.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:52:13 PM PST
by
Semper911
(For some people, bread and circus are not enough. Hence, FreeRepublic.com)
To: areafiftyone
So, any updates??
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:52:22 PM PST
by
GeronL
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To: GeronL
Still looking.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:52:54 PM PST
by
areafiftyone
(Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Dumb question: How do you have an internet connection live over there?
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:54:26 PM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Thanks for the "live" report on the, er, report! Stay safe and thanks for fighting the good fight!
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Free Rebublic is Great, its everywhere. Realtime reports from real Soldiers in Iraq.
Thanks for your service and stay safe!
To: Peach; TexKat; areafiftyone; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Semper911
To: AppyPappy
LOL!
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:56:31 PM PST
by
Dog
(George W. Bush - - - -" Avenger of the Bones..")
To: nerdwithamachinegun
Thanks for the report. Trying to get more info. Hopefully it was nothing and the Reuters guys were overreacting.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:57:03 PM PST
by
areafiftyone
(Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
To: nerdwithamachinegun
ROFLMAO Those photos are priceless!! Thank you so much for posting them.
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posted on
12/11/2003 1:58:26 PM PST
by
areafiftyone
(Democrats = the hamster is dead but the wheel is still spinning)
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