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To: Allegra

But it's working now and the Iraqis are learning all kinds of new technology and they're learning enthusiastically.

I really, really hope that doesn't come back to bite us in the ass.

56 posted on 01/02/2009 6:43:30 AM PST by Lurker ("America is at that awkward stage. " Claire Wolfe, call your office.)

To: Lurker

But it's working now and the Iraqis are learning all kinds of new technology and they're learning enthusiastically.

Arabs believe "if god will's it" (Inshallah). Trying to explain preventive maintenance to an Arab (with this mindset) goes over like a lead balloon.

58 posted on 01/02/2009 7:10:13 AM PST by Snurple (VEGETARIAN, OLD INDIAN WORD FOR BAD HUNTER.)

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