[I tried the foxnews.com Bagdad cam, but it isn't on. I'd like to see what, if anything, is going on in the streets -- people. It should be early afternoon in Iraq. Seeing how the people are reacting would be interesting.]
Posted on 06/27/2004 10:50:49 PM PDT by Southack
Edited on 06/27/2004 11:30:47 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Update:
IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
The handover of power in Iraq is to be brought forward to today.
A formal announcement will be made later today, Tony Blair said.
The informal announcement was made by Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari.
The handover of power to an interim Iraqi government was supposed to take place on June 30.
Mr Zebari said the deteriorating security situation in the country was one of the reasons why the date had been brought forward.
"We will challenge these elements in Iraq, the anti-democratic elements, by even bringing the handover of sovereignty before June 30 as a sign we are ready for it," he said.
He added: "We have made some very good progress in terms of the new security council (in Iraq) and the return of sovereignty to the Iraqi people to take away the level of occupation we have suffered a great deal from.
"There are many Iraqis who are standing up to the challenge. We are here to seek more help and assistance, training and equipment."
Look at those smiles.
It's unimaginable for us to think how the Iraqi people have lived for 30 years.
IRAQI LEADERS SWORN IN (Date brought forward by one day.):http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1161533/posts
What glorious news to wake up to!
It thrills me no end to know that FOX's Greg Calcott was IN THE ROOM when this took place. Rather, Jennings, Amapour, and Brokaw were NOT!!!
Hah! I didn't know that. Still getting caught up.
bttt
I cannot wait to see the actual names of the press who were in the room. It will be very telling.
I fell asleep last night w/Tv still on and woke up to hear the announcement! What a way to begin the day!
Now I think I know why they would not allow any senators to fly into Iraq, because they can't keep a secret and also because Bremer was flying out.
See post 884.
Michael Moore is a subhuman and he has children? Who married him any way? Only someone equally disgusting would be attracted to him. He's a traitor too and Jeb Bush commented "...his stupid movie". I love Jeb's quips.
Yes. It is all thanks to our selfless troops. They are the very best!
FoxNews got most of the exclusives out of Iraq. Including, the start of the war, taking Bagdad, taking the airport, taking the palace, taking Saddam.
[You would think the other nets would get a clue. Rummy likes FoxNews.]
Second your sentiment, and love your tagline!
I visualize Dan and Tom on Al-Jazeera getting their heads sawed off with a dull bread knife.
They're too busy covering Kerry and his athletic prowess. HAHAH
"I don't get it... the freepers are all saying it's a brilliant move to preempt any attacks.
Do they really think the attacks will stop once the puppet government is installed?"
Another favorite from the DU: "Where are the throngs waving their flags?" (goofs at the DU, IT WAS A SURPRISE!) floriduh voter
Now they'll switch to EDUCATION. Just wait. They'll start mocking no child left behind. He'll have the NEA appear with him to show solidarity. They've got nowhere to go issue-wise.
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