Posted on 01/10/2008 11:02:03 PM PST by james500
Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.
"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished," he said.
"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace," he said.
Traffic policeman Murtadha Fadhil, huddling under a balcony to keep dry, declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq."
"It's a sign of hope. We hope Iraqis will purify their hearts and politicians will work for the prosperity of all Iraqis."
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
He's obviously never driven on the expressways around Detroit in rush hour after a 4 - 6" snowfall...........
Al Gore must be turning over in his grave!
What?......Hes not?
Dang!
I guy can dream can’t he?
Global warming?
Is hell freezing over?
God bless you and this has to be a welcome relief from the extreme heat.
~~Anthropogenic Global Warming ™ ping~~
I woulda got here sooner, but...I happened to be in High School at the time. Nice place, this Mesopotamia, maybe I’ll come back some time.
And you’re welcome, I’m happy to be here.
You're just a kid! And a good one. ;-)
I got here in January '04. On January 18, I begin my fifth year here. YIKES!!
Nice place, this Mesopotamia, maybe I’ll come back some time.
I want to come back as a tourist when all is said and done. I'd like to see the ancient sites at Babil, Nineveh and Ur.
must be global warming
That dream is just so surreal, ain’t it? But them snowflakes are real. Cool. Take care and get back home soon. May God Bless.
Iraq has been kissed by an angel.
What’s your MOS?
In January of 05 I saw a skiff of snow at Balad which is about 40 North of Baghdad
You didn't get the memo? They switched it to "climate change" so that they're right no matter what happens.
And it’s raining in Michigan. The world is upside down!
Peace
I would too, if I lived in Texas.
We could take up a collection for some skis. Just let us know. ;-)
I would venture to opine this is evidence that God is pleased.
Freedom Radio is the AFN radio station here and it's on FM. Not sure if it can be accessed on the internet.
They actually play some pretty decent music. There's a good Brit radio station here as well.
If the skis work on slippery, slimy mud, we may take you up on that.
Trouble is, we don't have any hills here. ;-)
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