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U.S.-Trained Iraqi Militia Patrols Tikrit
Associated Press ^
| 9/5/2003
| Hrvoje Hranjski
Posted on 09/05/2003 11:03:54 AM PDT by Ex-Dem
Edited on 07/14/2004 12:59:56 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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TIKRIT, Iraq (AP)
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: goodnews; icdc; iraq; iraqicivildefense; iraqimilitia; iraqis; militia; salaamaleikum; tikrit; tikritpatrol
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:03:55 AM PDT
by
Ex-Dem
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
*ping
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:04:42 AM PDT
by
Ex-Dem
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: Ex-Dem
Walking back to their base, the Iraqis perspired in the heat, but looked satisfied. One developed blisters on his feet. Another wore a slightly oversized pair of sunglasses and said the only words he knew in English: "I'll be back." Just put a (R) next to his name and he is qualified to run for Gov in California! hah
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:09:36 AM PDT
by
smith288
("The key to our success will be your execution." -Scott Adams)
To: Ex-Dem; MJY1288; Calpernia; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; Coop; Ernest_at_the_Beach; ...
Great post. AP, too. Thanks, E.D.!
"People are happy to see us," said Joseph Musaad, 24, one of the militiamen. "We speak Arabic to them. We greet them with salaam aleikum (peace be upon you)."
Mussad, a former electrician, said he was aware of the dangers of cooperating with U.S. forces: Several Iraqi interpreters for U.S. troops as well as policemen have been killed in attacks in and around Tikrit.
Iraq-ization, ping!
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:17:41 AM PDT
by
Ragtime Cowgirl
("You can either be part of the solution or get out of our way." ~ Chiefwiggles in Baghdad, 8/31)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl; Dog Gone; Miss Marple; mhking
Another wore a slightly oversized pair of sunglasses and said the only words he knew in English: "I'll be back."I'll be damned an Arnold voter in Tikrit...better not tell the McClintock folks..
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:26:44 AM PDT
by
Dog
(Me GOG!)
To: Ex-Dem
Very good news! Its about time! If Iraqis are killed in these attacks on our patrtols and checkpoints the people will be far more motivated to turn in the bad guys. We shouldn't have ANY troops, out in the open, at checkpoints, banks, etc. just waiting for an RPG.
Again thanks! ;-)
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:29:56 AM PDT
by
Tunehead54
(Anyone seen my tagline?)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Wow, you're quicker than ABC news on the radio. :)
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:33:05 AM PDT
by
blackie
To: Ex-Dem
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:34:53 AM PDT
by
Spruce
To: Spruce
Great pics!
At a distance (i.e. RPG range), I think it'd be somewhat difficult to tell an Iraqi militiaman from one of our soldiers, since both wear sand colored BDUs/helmets and green vests. Might make the bad guys think twice about attacking. Hitting a fellow Iraq isn't exactly going to win them much support.
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:40:29 AM PDT
by
Ex-Dem
(Sic Semper Tyrannis)
To: Ex-Dem
They look like they carry themselves well. You instill pride in anyone and it gets contagious.
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:43:02 AM PDT
by
Spruce
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Bump!
To: smith288
Just put a (R) next to his name and he is qualified to run for Gov in California! hahYes, and he will probably be more pro-American than Bustamante.
To: Tunehead54
What you have posted here is an excellent and a common sense goal:
We shouldn't have ANY troops, out in the open, at checkpoints, banks, etc. just waiting for an RPG.
It will take time. Also, as you noted if Iraqis are killed or wounded by the out of country Islamokazis, the Iraqis will be more motivated to turn the bad guys.
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:45:28 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(May our brave warriors kill all of the Islamokazis/facists/nazis to prevent future 9/11's.)
To: Spruce
Good pictures. They look reasonably professional -- especially in the last photo. These might be the best troops in the whole Arab world.
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
Great story bump.
To: Ex-Dem
Wouldn't it be great if it were these guys who capture Saddam? I'm assuming some of them had family who were victims of Saddam's regime.
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posted on
09/05/2003 2:47:54 PM PDT
by
Salman
(Mickey Akbar)
To: Ragtime Cowgirl
A well-regulated Militia,
being necessary to the security of a free State,
A definite plan.
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posted on
09/05/2003 9:17:24 PM PDT
by
PhilDragoo
(Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)
To: Ex-Dem; Ragtime Cowgirl
Awesome post, Ex-Dem!
Thanks for the ping, RC!!
American trained Iraqi troops patroling Tikrit of all places....I LOVE it!! This isn't a step in the right direction.....this is a giant leap.
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posted on
09/05/2003 11:45:01 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: Ex-Dem
Might make the bad guys think twice about attacking. Hitting a fellow Iraq isn't exactly going to win them much support.
I wonder if they really care. (The terrorists I mean)
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posted on
09/06/2003 10:58:48 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
To: Ex-Dem
"We call them the Tikrit Patrol," said Sgt. 1st Class Robert Soden, 36, of Tuscon, Ariz., with 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment. "At first, we were a little bit skeptical, but now, we see they can do exactly the same as we're doing."
OH NO NO NO!! As all REAL freepers know all muslims think act and believe the same, all they want to do is kill Americans!
/sarcasm
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posted on
09/06/2003 11:02:20 AM PDT
by
Valin
(America is a vast conspiracy to make you happy.)
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