Clerics claim control of Iraq's holy cities

Japan Today ^ | Thursday, April 17, 2003 at 07:25 JST

[Sabertooth]

It begins.

[McGavin999]

Dear People of Iraq:

You have just been freed from one tyrant, do you really want to submit to another? If not, you must stand up to these people. We can't do it for you, this one you have to do yourselves.

We can only offer you freedom, the rest is up to you. Look to the east and see what the people of Iran are suffering, that will be your future if you don't get this under control.

[Destro]

That it does--and now they will fight for men and causes which they respect and love.

This is why many said we went into Iraq lean.

[gcruse]

What they are doing may be necessary to keep some kind of order until interim government can be created. Even then, they should have a part. The trick will be in keeping some sort of secularism in place in the 'constitution' of Iraq. I don't know if these people can or want to be governed in isolation from their religion. The religionists in America don't seem to want to be.

[Destro]

That it does--and now they will fight for men and causes which they respect and love.

This is why many said we went into Iraq lean. - by lean I mean we had few troops that could stay behind and occupy the grounds while the spearhead moved up.

[thinktwice]

Interim authority will be helpful; but military force may be required to see to it that women and "infidels" get to vote.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Does anyone know why Diogenesis hasn't posted a Gotta See This today?

Is that normal?

[Brad’s Gramma]

Well.....there you go. I posted that to the wrong thread.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPS. (sorry)

(I still wouldn't mind it if someone answered, after they pick themselves up off the floor from laughing at me)

[DeepInEnemyTerritory]

Now lets start talking about the real war, Muslims vs. The World. The only good thing I have to say about Saddam is he kept some of the radical Muslims at bay.
I wonder if Islam, the way it is currently interpreted, is compatible with democracy. I don't think it is without a reformation.

[Happy2BMe]

"Ominously, they distrust the Americans who rid them of Saddam's tyranny and have little faith in the opposition leaders now returning to Iraq from years in exile. They also question whether Western democratic values are suited for their country."

These two sentences capsulize the mindset of Islam - ALL OVER THE WORLD.

(Even in the United States - especially regarding "Western democratic values.")

[thinktwice]

No problem here ... it's nice to hear from somebody .. my posts don't usually get responses ... (grin).

[Brad’s Gramma]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA


Thanks. I needed that.

[blackbart.223]

If an Islamic theocracy takes hold in Iraq they will be no better off than they were under Hussien. I hope they have the sense to see this.

[blam]

"Does anyone know why Diogenesis hasn't posted a Gotta See This today?"

I haven't seen it either. I am anxious to see the 123 people rescued from the dungeon.

[Happy2BMe]

"Sheik Mohanad al-Assadi is a 28-year-old Shiite scholar in Karbala. On Wednesday, he met with Youssef al-Haboubi, the long-serving civil servant appointed governor of Karbala by the al-Hawza this week, to discuss city affairs. Before him, he conferred with a doctor, police officers and ordinary people who sought his help to find jobs. He has bodyguards, a precaution after two senior clerics were killed by an angry crowd in Najaf last week."

If these people hack to pieces in broad daylight with thousands of witnesses in THEIR HOLIEST OF HOLY MOSQUES one of THEIR OWN KIND (an Islamic religious leader), where does that leave the American G.I. standing out on the street corner risking his life for these same people's personal liberty?

Anyone?

[Happy2BMe]

"Look to the east and see what the people of Iran are suffering, that will be your future if you don't get this under control."

Do you really believe these wretched souls know or even care to know the horrendous failures of the Islamic (terror) government to their East in Iran?

Many of them have been waiting for this moment, and not for the sake of being released into freedom, but for the sake of imposing their Islamic nightmare on the populace at large.

This will be a "war within a war."

[Brad’s Gramma]

Thanks, Blam. I did a search on him today in case I'd missed it, but so far, nothin'.

And yes, to see those pictures....wow....

[Happy2BMe]

Mebbe Dio is taking a break after liberating Iraq?

#:>)

[Sabertooth]

If these people hack to pieces in broad daylight with thousands of witnesses in THEIR HOLIEST OF HOLY MOSQUES one of THEIR OWN KIND (an Islamic religious leader), where does that leave the American G.I. standing out on the street corner risking his life for these same people's personal liberty?

Just click your heels together and say, "Islam means peace," and every fantasy will come true.