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1 posted on 03/11/2003 7:38:47 AM PST by Thane_Banquo
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To: Thane_Banquo
Per Foxnews, US has suspended U2 overflights for UNMOVIC after Iraq objects to flights to clear the way for an air assault ass kicking.

fixed it for them...

2 posted on 03/11/2003 7:44:46 AM PST by danneskjold
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To: Thane_Banquo
Yep, just saw the banner on Foxnews.com.

Nothing on the wires yet.

3 posted on 03/11/2003 7:45:00 AM PST by maquiladora
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To: Thane_Banquo
U2 overflights were never needed in the first place. They were just a red herring to show Saddam's unwillingness to cooperate.

We need the airspace opened up a bit for the B-52s.

4 posted on 03/11/2003 7:45:55 AM PST by Cyber Liberty (© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
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To: Thane_Banquo
Strange news all around this AM!!!
5 posted on 03/11/2003 7:46:17 AM PST by SierraWasp (Like, hey man, SHIFT_HAPPENS!!! Besides, who wants to be scared SHIFTLESS???)
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To: snopercod; joanie-f
Bump.
6 posted on 03/11/2003 7:46:34 AM PST by First_Salute
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To: Thane_Banquo
Iraqu threatened U2 flights?
9 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:01 AM PST by dalebert
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To: Thane_Banquo
From AP:

WASHINGTON, Mar 11, 2003 (AP WorldStream via COMTEX) -- Iraq forced the suspension of U.S. surveillance flights, threatening one of two planes already in the air, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday.

Multiple flights are permitted under a U.N. Security Council resolution approved last November and the Bush administration is seeking clarification from U.N. inspectors, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

By BARRY SCHWEID AP Diplomatic Writer

10 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:07 AM PST by grimalkin
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To: Thane_Banquo
More, AP story says the flights were suspended after being "threatened."
11 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:11 AM PST by Thane_Banquo
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To: Thane_Banquo
Things is gettin' curiouser an' curiouser.
12 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:17 AM PST by ricpic
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To: Thane_Banquo
Now that we have our brand new sattelite in place who needs it anyways ?
13 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:20 AM PST by VRWC_minion ( Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and most are right)
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To: Thane_Banquo
Tell Iraq that on the 17th, there will be many flights of U2s and not to worry. hehehehe
15 posted on 03/11/2003 7:48:55 AM PST by cynicom
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We'll be beginning other types of flights soon. F-117, B-1, F-18, etc.
19 posted on 03/11/2003 7:49:56 AM PST by tomahawk
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To: Thane_Banquo
It is about 7:00PM in Baghdad now. Getting dark...
20 posted on 03/11/2003 7:50:18 AM PST by Spruce
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To: Thane_Banquo
No need for overflights while bombs are falling.

"Here come the planes...
They're American planes,
Made in America.
Smoking?
Or non-smoking..."

22 posted on 03/11/2003 7:51:03 AM PST by mhking (Stay on target....stay on target...)
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FYI, Yesterday, MSNBC had an interview with a U-2 pilot at an undisclosed base...and showed some close-ups of the plane.....ALL US insignia have been covered, and the plane has big white "UN" painted on the tail.......
23 posted on 03/11/2003 7:51:39 AM PST by ken5050
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To: Thane_Banquo
Scuds on the move?
26 posted on 03/11/2003 7:52:44 AM PST by finnman69 (!)
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To: Thane_Banquo
Iraq wants to play games? Okay, lets play bingo... I will do the calling. B-52...... LETS GO ALREADY!!
40 posted on 03/11/2003 7:59:28 AM PST by ProudArmyWife
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US ceases U2 overflights as Iraq objects

IOW - we have gathered all the information we need, and do not need to risk any more flights.

43 posted on 03/11/2003 8:01:25 AM PST by commish (Freedom Tastes Sweetest to Those Who Have Fought to Preserve It)
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To: Thane_Banquo
More evidence that Iraq is not complying.
51 posted on 03/11/2003 8:08:46 AM PST by Blood of Tyrants (Even if the government took all your earnings, you wouldn’t be, in its eyes, a slave.)
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To: Thane_Banquo
Sounds like some more enthusiastic cooperation on the part of the Iraqis. I guess the French were right, Iraq just wans to help with inspections on the ground and from the air.
56 posted on 03/11/2003 8:11:28 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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