Editorial on United States Asking 60 Nations to Expel Iraqi Spies and Covert Agents

NewsPundit.net ^ | 3/6/2003 | Douglas Oliver

[ex-Texan]

Commentary on United States Asking 60 Nations to Expel Iraqi Spies and Covert Agents

A report out of Washington D.C. early this morning has shocked people worldwide. Many of the 60 nations, allegedly, and their citizens -- who may even oppose the war -- did not even know Iraq had covert agents operating in their countries. I quote a short excerpt for the AP report:

*** "The United States has asked about 60 countries to expel selected Iraqis who officials say are undercover agents possibly poised to attack American interests overseas, officials said. ***

The government has identified 300 Iraqis in the 60 countries whom officials want expelled, the U.S. officials said. Some are operating as diplomats out of Iraqi embassies, the officials said, adding that the foreign governments were expected to comply with the U.S. request. ***

The spokesman for the U.S. State Department did not offer any clarifying information about the number of nations notified, or how many suspected Iraqi operatives might be involved. This action comes immediately after a report filed yesterday, that at least two U.N.-based Iraqi diplomats were asked to leave the country. Personally, I have seen reports on the Internet alleging that at least 500 -- and perhaps even more -- Iraqis are operating as covert spies or sleeper agents in the U.S. Most certainly, these alleged covert operatives are operating with deep cover identities. Many are certainly here illegally, and have access to vast sums of cash, and carry false identification papers. There are even some reports saying that foreigners are entering the country illegally through Mexico or Canada. Some are rumored to speak a little Spanish, at least passably.

I believe it is long past time to close our borders and get very serious about people who may be covert operatives using stolen or false identities.

[ex-Texan]

It is way past time ... Lock the Borders !

[xJones]

Lock the Borders !

But what would Mexico do? Oh that's right, Homeland Defense doesn't mean stopping the U.S. from being overrun with illegal MEXICANS. El Presidente Fox might even make another speach, demanding American taxpayer benefits for illegal Mexican immigrants.

[ex-Texan]

How do you tell a Mexican, or El Salvadoran or any Hispanic from an Iraqi ? They are both brown skinned. If the Iraqi gets a buzz cut -- who can tell ? In fact, all the Iraqi has to do us spend a couple of weeks in Cuba learning to speak Spanish. Then it is off to Mexico and into the U.S. We need our U.S. Army guarding the border.

Are the borders safe ? No way! Bush has to lock them down. Tell el Presidente Fox, 'Sorry, we tried to cooperate, but we have too many Iraqis running footloose and fancy free ...' F'Fox anyway. The safety of Americas is too much at risk.