Posted on 10/01/2006 5:29:50 AM PDT by TexKat
BAGHDAD (AFP) - The Iraqi government has showed first-ever video images of Al-Qaeda's leader in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, and said his capture was imminent.
"I can say we are very close to Abu Ayyub al-Masri and we say to him your days are numbered," said Iraqi National Security Advisor Muwaffaq al-Rubaie Sunday.
The insurgent training video, screened at a media conference broadcast live on state television, showed the bespectacled successor of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi describing how to make a bomb.
Rubaie cited Iraqi security operations around the country for his optimism the Al-Qaeda chief will imminently be snared.
He singled out the tribes of western province of Anbar for their efforts against Al-Qaeda.
Did you note where the CD was found/captured....in Zarqawis old crib.
Which is why they're not winning it.
No matter what the media and the Democrats say.
Happy Dance on stand-by....
They don't have any La-Z-Boys over there, do they...?
Yes, I read recently in a military blog that one of the problems with the Iraqi interrogators is keeping them from beating the terorists into a pulp.
Yes, I read recently in a military blog that one of the problems with the Iraqi interrogators is keeping them from beating the terorists into a pulp.Such a cheery thought on this rainy New Jersey Sunday morning. Thank you! You've brought a little bit of sunshine to my day!
Mr. Mew (glancing over my shoulder): Don'cha just hate it when that happens?
"Did you note where the CD was found/captured....in Zarqawis old crib."
I did. They were only days behind him.
I worked at Balad last year, which is where the operators are based, including Task Force XXX (Task Force de jour). You'd spot them from time to time at the PX or chow hall. Unconventional guys with unconventional weapons.
I would not want those guys trailing my butt. Nope.
"Thank you! You've brought a little bit of sunshine to my day!"
You're welcome.
That was actually a comment from a Marine officer stationed in Iraq, and made in a letter which the blog was publishing verbatim.
Sorry, I can't recall which blog it was, but it was a recent posting.
Baghdad is a skittish place as a rule these days. But they're not acting any different today than usual. The Iraqis are pretty laid-back, cheerful people considering what they have to live with. I guess they're kind of resigned to it all for now.
Allegra, I'm just curious.
What do you think are the actual chances that the jihadis could get even one (let alone "multiple") car bombs inside the perimeter of the IZ as al-Masri is hoping to do?
At Balad - because of the constant ongoing construction - we were always a little concerned about the gravel trucks more than anything else, certainly the KBR fleets were OK. The troops were pretty careful with gate inspections.
But little Toyota VBIEDs wouldn't have had a chance of actually getting inside the wire. Zero.
I would think the same about the IZ?
That was actually a comment from a Marine officer stationed in Iraq, and made in a letter which the blog was publishing verbatim.What's the website where you can go and express support to our soldiers in Iraq? I just heard it advertised on Fox News, on my Sirius radio, in my car. All I remember is that it's a .mil.
Is your vacation over already? That was quick! A lot quicker for you than me, I'm sure. ;o)
Flushing the quail out of the deep grass!
LLS
Keep safe and we are constantly praying for you all and for VICTORY! I am working as hard as I can to destroy dims in November. You guys make sure to get out the vote over there!!!
LLS
If they're only beating them into pulps, then that's an improvment. A Kurdish guy who was our translator for the Pesh once commented to me, "You Americans don't understand Sunnis. You're too nice. When we see a snake, well, we know how to deal with snakes." As he ended his comment, he made a motion towards a rock like he was going to stomp it.
Without American supervision, that place will be back to the old school rules in no time.
Good news..Good hunting to all.
/sarc
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