***Operation Iraqi Freedom - Situation Room - Day 11 - LIVE THREAD***

Everywhere! | 30 Mar 2003 | An.American.Expatriate

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Good Morning.

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[texxie]

well he sounds all wet - he is throwing out more propoganda or disinformation

[Tree of Liberty]

Didn't catch his name. He seemed to be saying that it was an erroneous position, but it was their position, nonetheless.

[Centurion2000]

Even in Japan, there was a bureaucracy made up of locals that carried out MacArthur's policies.

Ok, I can see that point ... but make them LOCALS (people that absolutely understand Saddam's horrors) ... not the leeches that fled the country and want to come back to possibly enjoy the riches paid for with OUR BLOOD.

[Mr.Crimson]

Rick is doing a great job!

[Dolphy]

This group has been around for a while. I think I remember reading that Gore met with them back when he was somebody.

[Mr.Crimson]

Brown people hmmmmmm

[Timeout]

Lots of disinformation getting out there these days.

Keep in mind that article I referred to earlier. The WashPost reported just before the war about "Operation Messenger", described as the administration's rapid-response team for the duration of the conflict. There are 100's of staff monitoring media reports all over the world. They instantly correct a story if it's wrong, but they also get out the message they want through the media.
(Remember on A-Day: the bombing started and, within minutes, a few reporters were quoting the Pentagon, "This is Shock and Awe".)

I've been amazed that we haven't heard more reporting about this. Anyway. When an article is getting big "play", I wait for the Pentagon reporters to come on and tell us, "Pentagon sources say......".

[Mr.Crimson]

Gore was somebody once? I can't believe it!

[MomwithHope]

Thanks, FreeRepublic is a good place to be. Here's to Iraq's own Free Republic, coming to them soon. (raising virtual toast)

[texxie]

what's he saying MrC?

[Tree of Liberty]

people that absolutely understand Saddam's horrors

As I understand it, that's what the INC is. The leadership is made up of people who have been directly persecuted, or have close family who's been persecuted by Saddam.

[Nik Naym]

Who is this "Gore" person to whom you refer? The name seems vaugely familiar.

Nik

[Mr.Crimson]

Just answering a few questions.....No new news from the front

[Nam Vet]

"Why is her head put on crooked?"

Because her belly button is dead center.

Nam Vet

[Tree of Liberty]

He's not really saying anything new. Just reporting the feelings among the troops. They're holding their position for now.

[spectr17]

CNN, Art Harris embed with 3rr Bat/2nd Marines. Cobra Gunships pounding enemy positions along Euphrates River. Looking for targets of opportunity.

So much for the timeout.

[Nik Naym]

And just how the heck DOES one spell "vaguely" anyway?

Nik

[Mr.Crimson]

I vaguely remembering him saying he created the internet

[texxie]

hmmmmmm what?

[MEG33]

Howitzers firing.at targets up to 18 miles a way. Never run out of anything..takes time to get full supplies up front. 1st Marine.