Jews are taking over Baghdad - Iraqis are worried

http://www.maarivenglish.com/tour/hugi20030714.htm | 7-14-03 | Jack Hugi

[geros]

"in Iraq the theory is prevalent that most of the American soldiers who were part of the invasion force were Jews whose true mission was to control Iraqi property"

[FreedomPoster]

Boy, I bet that's the message of the day down many of the local mosques.

[Former Proud Canadian]

These people are totally delusional. They will believe anything if it fits their mindset, no matter how implausable. The task of "nation building" in such an environment is almost unsurmountable.

Having said that it must remember that the US did (re)build Germany and Japan after the war. Both countries now have strong functioning democratic governments, whatever that's worth.

[Cacophonous]

"in Iraq the theory is prevalent that most of the American soldiers who were part of the invasion force were Jews whose true mission was to control Iraqi property"

That's rich. I wonder what the percentage of Jews in the US Armed Services is.

[Poohbah]

That's rich. I wonder what the percentage of Jews in the US Armed Services is.

Expressed as a fraction, it's diddly/squat.

[Cacophonous]

The difference, at least in Germany, was that we were not dealing with a nation whose primary religon(s) - Christianity, for the most part, and Judaism - are not intregally related to the form og government, and vice versa. I have to claim ignorance on the Japan situation, but a democratic/republican form of government are both compatible with the notion that the rulers' powers derive from the people; ergo, diverse religions can exist. The very nature of Islam stresses that the ruler's power are divine in origin, and can therefore brook no other religions or other forms of government.

I think the only way to "nation build" is to wipe out Islam in its entirety, and I don't even know if that is possible, or if we want to commit ourselves to it.

[Cacophonous]

Probably more or less equivalent to the percentage of Jews in society as a whole.

[Caipirabob]

Even thought it's a ridiculous claim, I guess the thought of functioning public utilities and the compulsory personal hygiene which would follow is too much for them to handle.

[dagoofyfoot]

I think the only way to "nation build" is to wipe out Islam and it's entirety,


Sounds good to me! Let's roll!

[Poohbah]

It's actually a fair margin below said percentage. Thew (very few) Jews I've known in the military are at a loss for an explanation.

[putupon]

Jews are taking over Baghdad

Oy Vey!

[sakic]

I think the only way to "nation build" is to wipe out Islam in its entirety

Genocide.

[sakic]

It's actually a fair margin below said percentage. Thew (very few) Jews I've known in the military are at a loss for an explanation.

It probably has quite a bit to do with Jewish families stressing education so strongly. This provides their kids with more options come the age of 18.

[Cacophonous]

Do you really think it's possible? How? And are you willing to commit American lives and resources in what may very well be an impossible task?

[Cacophonous]

That's curious. Do you know where there are statistics on the topic?

[BlackVeil]

The origins of this story, are that some groups of Jewish people who are exiles from Iraq have raised the question of receiving compensation. Many of their properties were abandoned, confiscated or sold at a loss when they emigrated in the period 1948-1950. The amounts of compensation total billions, it is like Holocaust reparations. It is said that now that the US is in control of Iraq, these claims will have to be met.

[tbpiper]

What was the name of that paper, Al-Muskatel ??

[ex-Texan]

They are delusional. The Middle East is one huge infection of Islamic crazies bent on the destruction of Israel. It is high time that GWB recognized that fact and adjusted his foreign policy accordingly. Eliminating Saddam has created a power void in the M.E. and ended 30 years of moderating attitudes in Iraq that were imposed by cruel dictatorship. It is only natural that Iran will expect to control the fate of Iraq through the Muslim religion. Saudi Arabia is another example. Religious leaders in S.A. also want to control what happens in Iraq.

There is nothing that the U.S. can do to lead the M.E. away from being enraged and delusional. They are by nature easily enraged and total self-delusion is just 'who they are.' We delude ourselves to believe we can impose true 'democratic religious freedom' on Iraq.

[Cachelot]

The amounts of compensation total billions, it is like Holocaust reparations. It is said that now that the US is in control of Iraq, these claims will have to be met.

Out propagandizing like the good muslim you are, I see :).

Funny, but your views on the middle east seem much less restrained on LibertyForum:

They are really hitting a high stride now are they not?

Yep! That is why Iran is rushing to get a nuclear weapon. If they don't have one, they may as well just surrender and hand over their natural resources immediately, and save a lot of bother. -- BlackVeil 07/13/03