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Spain hails Italian withdrawal from Iraq
Expatica ^ | 16 March 2005 | Expatica

Posted on 03/16/2005 5:39:22 AM PST by Eurotwit

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1 posted on 03/16/2005 5:39:22 AM PST by Eurotwit
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"With tails between our legs, we run with pride. Proudly, we advance to the rear. Join us and roar out in triumph."

How pathetic.


2 posted on 03/16/2005 5:42:19 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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To: Eurotwit

Italy did not withdraw because of terrorist bombs, unlike Spain. I blame Sgrena and her handlers for changing the perception of Italy.


3 posted on 03/16/2005 5:42:55 AM PST by Moderate right-winger (BEWARE of 2006 and 2008)
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A government source said Madrid "clearly welcomes with joy" news of Berlusconi's announcement.

Nothing but cowards.

4 posted on 03/16/2005 5:43:52 AM PST by Dog
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

The only pathetic thing here is the fact that the newspaper is ignoring the lessening violence in Iraq and the growing numbers of effective Iraqi troops.


5 posted on 03/16/2005 5:44:21 AM PST by cripplecreek (I'm apathetic but really don't care.)
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I wonder, could the US ask countries leaving the coalition to sign a 'release' upon departing? Something like, 'we will not request/expect assistance or have any right to support when Terrorists attack OUR homeland'.


6 posted on 03/16/2005 5:46:30 AM PST by SMARTY
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Wonder if they'll "clearly welcome with joy" the re - imposition of the Caliphate. Isabella and Ferdinand must be spinning in their graves!
7 posted on 03/16/2005 5:46:47 AM PST by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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I can understand why they might be happy that their own troops have been withdrawn. Urging other nations to do so as well just seems like viciousness.


8 posted on 03/16/2005 5:49:15 AM PST by Brilliant
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Good point, but I think Spain's gloating is also pathetic. "You see? He ran too!"

Actually, I thank God for Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. He did the right thing, even though at the time and perhaps even today, it's unpopular in Italy. In time, perhaps Italy will feel the same warm feelings I have about what we did in Iraq. FReegards....


9 posted on 03/16/2005 5:49:43 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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Next time a national disaster happens in spain or italy (no caps for them) guess who will be right there to help there sorry asses.
10 posted on 03/16/2005 5:50:38 AM PST by keysguy (Time to get rid of the UN and the ACLU)
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Agreed. Spain is currently being run by DUmmies.

Cheers.


11 posted on 03/16/2005 5:51:14 AM PST by Eurotwit
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The Spanish Communists certainly are cowards. But I have to hand it to Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. He was much the same as Tony Blair, perhaps a 'Blair Lite'. FReegards....


12 posted on 03/16/2005 5:51:24 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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To: Eurotwit

Socialist cowards. No surprise that Spain's government would applaud this decision by Italy, it just bolsters their position.


14 posted on 03/16/2005 5:54:27 AM PST by Barney59 (Now there's a man with an open mind - you can feel the breeze from here!)
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"Advance to the rear!"

A French military manuever being used by Italy.

15 posted on 03/16/2005 5:55:33 AM PST by airborne (Dear Lord, please be with my family in Iraq. Keep them close to You and safely in Your arms.)
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To: Arthur Wildfire! March

It's all the anti war crowd can do. The failed miserably. They couldn't stop the war, they couldn't stop the Iraqi elections, and now democracy is spreading across the region. All they can do now is spin good news to bad and claim victory where they have none.

Their numbers are shrinking.


16 posted on 03/16/2005 5:55:53 AM PST by cripplecreek (I'm apathetic but really don't care.)
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Isn't it crazy? A military pull-out is a victory? It's like a dog that walks backwards.


17 posted on 03/16/2005 5:58:10 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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To: cripplecreek

It's even worse. It's like a dog that barks from it's rear-end.


18 posted on 03/16/2005 6:00:44 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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To: Eurotwit
Spain lost its testicles when Franco died 30 years ago.
19 posted on 03/16/2005 6:00:50 AM PST by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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I'm wondering if Spain has been a mess since the Spanish Armada.


20 posted on 03/16/2005 6:03:06 AM PST by Arthur Wildfire! March (Be forewarned that watermarks have been added to this tag-line ... [hello?] ...)
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