Posted on 07/30/2002 3:57:29 PM PDT by knak
Arbil, Iraq Press, July 30 - Tens of thousands of residents are moving out of Baghdad to more secure sites as fears mount that the United States will soon unleash a massive air and missile bombardment of the Iraqi capital.
The fears are real this time as many of them believe that Washington is now serious in its bid to topple the regime of President Saddam Hussein.
Residents tell Iraq Press they hope the United States will translate its bellicose rhetoric against Saddam into reality sooner rather than later.
Previously, they knew the attacks would only be pin-pricks. But now most of them take U.S. President George W. Bush's vows to bring about a regime change in Baghdad seriously.
The unprecedented security and emergency measures taken by the regime to ward off an attack have added to the anxiety and fear which has gripped the residents in Baghdad.
The threats of an imminent U.S. attack has reportedly prompted many residents to search for alternative and temporary dwellings in Baqouba, Mahmoudiay, Hilla, Karbala and Najaf.
The economy, relying heavily on U.N.-monitored imports of food and other essential supplies, has deteriorated further recently, with the Iraqi dinar hitting lows unseen in the past two years.
Prices of food and other commodities have skyrocket ed as residents are using their savings to buy urgent needs fearing a massive U.S. military attack may lead to a disruption of supplies.
Meantime, the security services have stepped up their measures, blocking major roads leading to sensitive areas like the presidential complex in Baghdad.
Security has been intensified at highways leading to Baghdad and also in areas close to Saddam International Airport where members of the Special Security Force control all the approaches to a maze of palaces and villas owned by Saddam and members of his family.
It is good that you're not sensitive.
I personally would be more comfortable having you here on FR more than a couple of weeks before we take your declarative sentences as gospel.
Nothing personal, but such certainty for me is always suspect.
Senset?
Is that another town near Baghdad?
Curioser and curioser...
danged arabic syntax!
All important stuff.
Publican; I am surprised you have never heard of sunset. Are you an elementry school drop-out. Did you not study Math.
Susnset is just north of Bowdidillyum, three miles from Podunk.
If there is anything elxe I can help you wid, please call me. Sincerely, Biffalo.
Jumpstarch
What have you been feeding that thing. Reminds me of an old girl friend I used to have.
No, I don't use starch while attempting to charge the polarity of my batteries. Thanks anyway.
That's my killer cat. Don't piss me off. ;o)
I sure wouldn't be bragging about that!
Or, what liberal arts course are you teaching?
Red; Thank You, I thought you would never ask. No, it is not anyway.
Firstly, I have a PHd. in Chemistry, I think. The reason I think that, is because I can take money and turn it into sh!t
Sooo, I must be a chemist.
As for the liberal courses I teach, they are Home economics, Archery, and How to take money under False Pretenses.
Regards
I dunno--Baqouba is pretty awful in August, but Najaf--ohhhhh NAJAF--now THAT'S a happening place.
Dear Roses; Oookay, then how about flattery?. Have a nice day
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