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Iraq Insurgents Request Government Arms
UPI ^ | July 5 2006

Posted on 07/05/2006 9:27:21 AM PDT by jmc1969

Leaders from 11 insurgent groups have asked the Iraqi government for weapons to counterattack foreign al-Qaida fighters, USA Today reported Wednesday.

"They want to take part in the war against terrorists," said Haider al-Ibadi, a Shiite lawmaker and member of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Dawa Party "They claim they could wipe out the terrorists and work with the government."


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To: jmc1969

We can go ahead and file this under: WTF??


21 posted on 07/05/2006 9:42:10 AM PDT by Egon (We are number one! All others are number two... or lower.)
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To: jmc1969

"They claim they could wipe out the terrorists and work with the government."

Ya right, trust me.

The check is in your mouth, and I won't come in the mail.


22 posted on 07/05/2006 9:43:19 AM PDT by siznartuf (If I Hear "Jobs Americans Won't Do" One More ^%&^%^%# Time)
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To: blackie

Uh, err, O.K. - we will deliver the requested weapons at 16:00 GMT sharp at 30° 57' 45.9"N 46° 06' 11.1"E.

There is a large X shaped marker at that location.

Assemble in inspection formation and stand at attention.

We will then commence the distribution of aforestated supplies...(EOT)


23 posted on 07/05/2006 9:44:38 AM PDT by epluribus_2
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To: Egon
Abu Mullah: "I am telling you. We should try this.
It works for the Palestinians. The dumb Americans send them
more money and the stupid Israelis send them more weapons each time.
Praise Allah for their foolishness to trust us."
24 posted on 07/05/2006 9:45:28 AM PDT by Diogenesis (Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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To: Egon

We can go ahead and file this under: WTF??
________

Damn. I already filed it under "are you effen kidding me?" I hate cross-filing.

Aren't the insurgent groups also the ones our troops are fighting and being shot at and blown up by? I guess they don't want to share credit with foreign groups for how many US soldiers they kill.


25 posted on 07/05/2006 9:46:03 AM PDT by dmz
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To: oolatec

They can join the Iraqi SF just like everybody else. Swear allegiance to the government, in the name of Allah.


26 posted on 07/05/2006 9:47:07 AM PDT by rightinthemiddle (Remember, the Liberals Hate Us More than They Hate Bush.)
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To: GSlob

Give them some metal detectors and tell them to go fish.


27 posted on 07/05/2006 9:47:22 AM PDT by Paladin2 (If the political indictment's from Fitz, the jury always acquits.)
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To: jmc1969

Why won't the weapons they have work??


28 posted on 07/05/2006 9:47:33 AM PDT by MikeA (Not voting in November because you're pouting is a vote for Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House)
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To: Terriergal

Give it to them, ammo first.


29 posted on 07/05/2006 9:49:18 AM PDT by oyez (Appeasement is insanity)
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To: Terriergal

Give it to them, ammo first.


30 posted on 07/05/2006 9:49:21 AM PDT by oyez (Appeasement is insanity)
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To: epluribus_2

X marks the spot.


31 posted on 07/05/2006 9:49:32 AM PDT by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: jmc1969
Give us the coordinates where you want the deliveries made and then bring your insurgent troops there and have them stand in parade formation so we can make sure each one is outfitted appropriately with the latest weaponry to fight Al Quida.

We will then deliver the ordinance...er, weapons, directly to those formations in an appropriate manner.

32 posted on 07/05/2006 9:50:58 AM PDT by Jeff Head (God, family, country)
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To: jmc1969

Next week's headline: "Former Sunni Insurgent Groups Claim They Must Have Nuclear Weapsons From U.S. To Fight Foreign Jihadists."


33 posted on 07/05/2006 9:51:21 AM PDT by MOTR Newbie
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To: jmc1969
"They want to take part in the war against terrorists,"

The correct way to do that is to sign up with the Iraqi Security Forces.

34 posted on 07/05/2006 9:51:51 AM PDT by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! www.irey.com and www.vets4Irey.com - Now more than Ever!)
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To: jmc1969
"They want to take part in the war against terrorists," said Haider al-Ibadi

Suuuure they do, Sparky. Sure they do.
35 posted on 07/05/2006 9:52:09 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (Man was made in the image of God, not pond scum)
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To: jmc1969

they don't care for what cause they fight, only to fight


36 posted on 07/05/2006 10:19:27 AM PDT by sure_fine (*not one to over kill the thought process*)
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To: jmc1969

This simply means the bad guys are short arms and munitions. And that is a good thing.


37 posted on 07/05/2006 10:20:41 AM PDT by Draco
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To: Coop

Actually, this sounds like a good thing - the Sunnis are tried of Al Qaeda and want to kill 'em so they can go back to politics (where they have chance) instead of the battlefield (where we kick their butts...).


38 posted on 07/05/2006 10:22:12 AM PDT by Little Ray (If you want to be a martyr, we want to martyr you.)
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To: jmc1969

For some reason, this reminds me of the Land Shark routine on SNL:

[Scene: A New York apartment. Someone knocks on the door.]
Woman: [not opening the door] Yes?
Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Arlsburgerhhh?
Woman: What?
Voice: (mumbling) Mrs. Johannesburrrr?
Woman: Who is it?
Voice: [pause] Flowers.
Woman: Flowers? From whom?
Voice: [long pause] Plumber, ma'am.
Woman: I don't need a plumber. You're that clever shark, aren't you?
Voice: [pause] Candygram.
Woman: Candygram, my foot. Get out of here before I call the proper authorities. You're the shark, and you know it.
Voice: I'm only a harmless dolphin...
Woman: A dolphin? Well...okay. [opens door]
[Huge latex and foam-rubber shark head lunges through open door, chomps down on woman's head, and drags her out of the apartment, all while the Jaws attack music is playing.]


39 posted on 07/05/2006 10:28:49 AM PDT by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: MOTR Newbie

Is that headline on the front page of the NY Slimes?


40 posted on 07/05/2006 10:43:41 AM PDT by Stayfree (Check out our Flush Hillary Calendar at FLUSH HILLARY CALENDAR.COM!)
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