Major Explosion in Baghdad - 20 dead(Breaking)

cnn ^ | feb 11th 2004 | cnn

[Eurotwit]

Huge Car bomb exploded outside the new Iraqi recruiting center.

[nuconvert]

Of course. They only listen to radical clerics.

[nuconvert]

You always have good ideas.
Thank you for your input.

[nuconvert]

"The US must declare its real target causing these terrorists to come there in the first place - militant Islam"

And Iran?

[evad]

The intel also said AQ wants to start an Iraqi civil war...
So does the Democratic Party.

LOL..so true.

[serurier]

Thank you very much , I think , Build a parking area outside of Conscript the organization , let the vehicle be centralized . Do not let vehicles near the Conscript the organization .

[Flyer]

We heard from her over at the HAT forum. She had a story of romping through the mud in a Tahoe, with the Ramones cranked up. I guess that means she's okay.

[Allegra]

Yo Allegra, you there?

I'm here!

Heard something loud and distant (not unusual) a few hours ago. That must have been it.

Scumbags...

[Blue87]

The problem is, we all know Syria is helping these terrorists in Iraq. Bush is going to have to extend this war to Syria. I dont see anyway around this.

[Coop]

Bounty on Zarqawi Doubled

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,111107,00.html

[Cicero]

They will continue doing this as long as the liberal press, the Democrats, and the European socialists are seen as responding to it. Bush won't give in and our military won't give in, but they can hope that the peaceniks and appeasers will give in. After all, these folks have repeatedly given in to the Palestinians in Israel, and that's as encouraging a model for the terrorists as all clinton's sins of omission. Nor would I discount the long and dismal effect of the mishandled war in Vietnam.

[Mudcat]

Over 50% of Iraqis are under the age of 18.

That's almost right -- the actual figure is "slightly less than 50% are below 20 yrs old."

[jayef]

Just ask Tommy Tuberville, when recruiting isn't going well you sabotage the other guys class!

[Allegra]

Seriously, Where do I sign up.

Seriously?

FReepmail me.

[Allegra]

The problem is, we all know Syria is helping these terrorists in Iraq. Bush is going to have to extend this war to Syria. I dont see anyway around this.

Actually, it's mostly al-Qaeda. From all over.

[Allegra]

Halliburton's website says no jobs in the Middle East

Say what???

No way does it say that.

Go to www.kbrjobs.com

[Mr. K]

Any Iraqi reaction to this? I am betting they are going to get pretty pi$$ed off at the people who are bombing their own people.

[Allegra]

Any Iraqi reaction to this? I am betting they are going to get pretty pi$$ed off at the people who are bombing their own people.

Yeah, we were discussing that earlier.

I know it's been real noisy all day, but that could mean anything.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Couldn't find ANY information on the net regarding Halliburton. Searched Houston paper, search Halliburton, searched...and nothing.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

CENTCOM:

February 11, 2004
Release Number: 04-02-21


EXPLOSION AT BAGHDAD ARMY RECRUITING STATION KILLS 47, WOUNDS MANY

BAGHDAD, Iraq - An explosion occurred at an Iraqi Army Recruiting Station at approximately 7:40 a.m.; initial reports indicated the explosion killed 47 Iraqis and wounded at least 50 others.

A sedan carrying explosives drove to the front of the recruiting station where numerous Iraqis were waiting in line to enlist in the Iraqi Army.

Soldiers from Task Force 1st Armored Division's 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment are on the scene providing aid to the victims and securing the blast site.

 

http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/news_release.asp?NewsRelease=20040221.txt