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US struggles in "out of control" Iraq, experts say
AFP ^ | 08-29-03

Posted on 08/29/2003 12:09:39 PM PDT by Brian S

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1 posted on 08/29/2003 12:09:40 PM PDT by Brian S
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"American military power seems to unable to keep up with events in a country where everything is out of control."

US forces have been kept away from the shrine to Imam Ali in Najaf in recent months because of its sensitive nature.

Hmm - seems to me that the problem is not the inability of the American military to exert control, but the unwillingness of certain parties to accept U.S. protection.

2 posted on 08/29/2003 12:12:29 PM PDT by dirtboy (Press Alt-Ctrl-Del to reset this tagline)
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And your point is?

How is it the responsibility of America when these people will go so far as to bomb their own religious establishments?

All in the name of Allah!!!!!!!
3 posted on 08/29/2003 12:13:15 PM PDT by misterrob
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"American military power seems to unable to keep up with events in a country where everything is out of control."

I stopped reading right here. The author loses credibility as soon as he resorts to hyperbole such as "everything is out of control." An obvious hit piece. And not even a subtle one at that.

5 posted on 08/29/2003 12:19:45 PM PDT by Prince Caspian (Don't ask if it's risky... Ask if the reward is worth the risk)
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To: seamole
At least, not recently...
8 posted on 08/29/2003 12:30:13 PM PDT by pierrem15
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Because we invaded their country, promised democracy, and hope to use Iraq as an example to show the rest of the Muslim/Arab world how to become civilized.

LOL! So that makes it America's fault that terrorists are resisting such a metamorphosis? Please. And to think we've had the nerve not to have a Utopian democracy in place in 4-5 months!

9 posted on 08/29/2003 12:31:42 PM PDT by Coop (God bless our troops!)
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agencee french presse - surprise surprise
10 posted on 08/29/2003 12:33:29 PM PDT by SF Republican
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The author loses credibility as soon as he resorts to hyperbole such as "everything is out of control." An obvious hit piece.

You are saying that things in Iraq are, generally, in control?

12 posted on 08/29/2003 12:37:07 PM PDT by berserker
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To: seamole
No its not our responsibility when we have been banned from the mosque. When will the Iraqis accept the fact that they have to someday soon start to control their own
14 posted on 08/29/2003 12:37:57 PM PDT by boxerblues (God Bless the 101st, stay safe, stay alert and watch your backs)
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To: seamole
The unltimate fool's errand. The Iraq War was unjustified and is unwinnable. The sooner we realize it and turn this mess over to the Iraqis or UN, the better.
15 posted on 08/29/2003 12:39:27 PM PDT by caltrop
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And we said it would take two years.

Little early to declare defeat (but not for the French of course).

16 posted on 08/29/2003 12:41:24 PM PDT by mrsmith
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To: seamole
It's not our fault, but it is our responsibility.

I agree with that statement, but the article is definitely pinning the blame where it doesn't belong.

18 posted on 08/29/2003 12:44:11 PM PDT by Coop (God bless our troops!)
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