***Operation Iraqi Freedom - Situation Room - Day 20 - LIVE THREAD***

Multiple ^ | April 8, 2003 | Various

[Right_in_Virginia]

I'm about 1,700 posts late...but, THANK YOU for the thoughtful layout of today's thread.

May God rest the souls of the heroes who have given their lives in freedom's fight and protect all those still in danger.

We will never forget.

[An.American.Expatriate]

Yes we did.

Iraqi Snipers were operating out of the Hotel which mad it a military target - some reports suggest that the were firing RPG's from the hotel.

VERY limited attack. Confusion as to exactly what was used.

[LouisianaJoanof Arc]

Great.....Haven't read anything yet but if snipers were in the hotel it was a legitimate target. If reporters we killed/injured that is unfortunate, however this is war and they know the risks.

[Mjaye]

Me, too, I just got back up to see what's been going on. I hope Achmed didn't get hit, he was kind of growing on me.

Has anyone seen Pretty Boy/Mr. Chicken? I was thinking last night that the hotel would be a perfect place for snipers, since they would think we'd never bomb it with the journalists there. Then I wake up and it's been hit!

[An.American.Expatriate]

Thank you for your kind words...

[Mjaye]

Yes, the layout of this thread is outstanding. I meant to say so when it opened. The tributes are excellent, very nice idea, thanks.

[An.American.Expatriate]

Baghdad Bob came on just after and delivered his usual BS - US forces being surrounded and defeated - hundred miles away - long live Saddam - etc...

[An.American.Expatriate]

U.S. Marines in Baghdad Traffic Jam - Thousands of Armoured Vehicles Pouring Into City ^

[Mjaye]

So we know Bobby is alive, not in with Saddam and Friends. Hmmm. How fortuitous. I still wonder if he's really with us... In any event, they need to do a flyover when he's talking, run some tanks by, blow up the statue, whatever. Did he broadcast from the roof again, or somewhere else?

[Dog]

Thanks for the great start AAE.

Morning everyone!

[Carolina]

Good morning, AAE. I like the new look. Thank you.

Thanks also to Cboldt who's started the recaps for us complete with links.

Here's Gen. Brooks.

[BagCamAddict]

OFF TOPIC

Is anyone that is awake a Travel Agent? I am trying to find a cheap ticket for this weekend.

[An.American.Expatriate]

FRANKS TURNS UP HEAT ON ENEMY'S GENERALS ^

[Carolina]

Morning, Dog. Saddamn and Sons might still be dead.

[An.American.Expatriate]

From the lawn in front of the hotel.... He is very alive.

[Timeout]

Good morning, everyone. Finally got a good night's sleep, but slept throught he president's presser...darn.

So we shot up the al Jazerra? Musta been a good reason.

Did Mr. Chicken (aka pretty boy) file overnight? If so, would someone please point me to a post#?

Baghdad Bob gave a presser, too? Details please?

And....is Saddam Hussein still dead?

[glock rocks]

General Brooks, much better to start the morning with than chicken boy in his silly hat.

[Carolina]

General Brooks, much better to start the morning with than chicken boy in his silly hat.

Definitely!

[Dog]

I see. I woke at 3am and saw that the AJ reporter was dead... it seems he was standing next a AAA gun. But decided to go back to bed....:-)