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To: pointsal; dubie; Coop

Background Article:

http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/06/08/17/10060689.html


20 posted on 08/22/2006 5:18:00 AM PDT by Sundog (In a world without Walls or Fences, who needs Windows or Gates?)
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To: Sundog
Thanks for bringing sanity to the hysterics.

The article clearly states the situation and it has nothing to do with terror attacks by Imadamnutjob.

23 posted on 08/22/2006 5:20:33 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Sundog
From your link:

Another Dubai analyst said due to political risks many companies were unwilling to extend contracts with Iranian companies.

"I think there are few international rigs operational in Iran despite the many tenders coming out," the analyst said.

35 posted on 08/22/2006 5:39:34 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (NYT Headline: 'Protocols of the Learned Elders of CBS: Fake But Accurate, Experts Say.')
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To: Sundog
Good background info, thank you.

But you're putting a damper on our end-of-the-world festivities!

39 posted on 08/22/2006 5:45:55 AM PDT by Coop (No, there are no @!%$&#*! polls on Irey vs. Murtha!)
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To: Sundog

Great article......

Read this.....
" "It has been brought to the anchorage area, three miles off Sharjah."


So the Iranian threat is not to Romania, but to the UAE." Quit screwing around in Lebanon by opposing us or you will have big problems." That's the message and the reason.


56 posted on 08/22/2006 5:58:31 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. Keep watch for the Mahdi...... he's coming on 22 August!!)
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To: Sundog

I still do not understand the issue...who owns the rig? where was it located (whose waters) and why grab other peoples property??


105 posted on 08/22/2006 11:15:43 AM PDT by Jim Verdolini (We had it all, but the RINOs stalked the land and everything they touched was as dung and ashes!)
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To: Sundog
Hmmm. Looks like your article is saying this is the SECOND rig the Iranians have stolen (with personnel)!
112 posted on 08/22/2006 2:38:56 PM PDT by Stultis
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