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IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:59 am
by Matthew5
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,3 ... 61,00.html
IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
The handover of power in Iraq is to be brought forward to today.
A formal announcement will be made later today, Tony Blair said.
The handover of power to the Iraqi government was supposed to take place on June 30.
More follows . .
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:27 am
by Anonymous
AWESOME IDEA....bet that caught the terrorists offguard.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:28 am
by janswizard
The handover is complete. I hope this gives the Iraqui people the confidence to know that Iraq belongs to them and that they will now use the opportunity to help turn in terrorists and others who were determined to make sure that this historic day didn't come to pass.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:03 am
by rainstorm
great idea
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:18 am
by coriolis
That is a collosal idea - Hand it over early. Surprise the bad guys and score points with everyone. Lets hope that the Iraquis are up to the task.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:31 am
by Brent
Take that you terrorist scum.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:05 am
by wx247
Yep, I saw that on MSNBC this morning. It was an interesting move. I wonder though if the Iraqis are ready for it?
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:10 am
by chadtm80
BRILLIANT Idea.. They have drilled the date of June 30th into our heads over and over.. No one was expecting this im sure!!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:14 am
by therock1811
BRILLIANT!
Oh great now I feel like I'm in the Guiness Beer commercial LOL
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:17 am
by Rainband
Great Idea!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:19 am
by Lindaloo
The reason the handover occurred today was to thwart terrorism. Great idea by all involved!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:21 am
by Skywatch_NC
Now that the Iraqis have their power returned...let's hope that can really handle those Al Qaeda cells...saw this AM while eating a Big Breakfast at a McDonald's McCafe...a Raleigh News & Observer headline...
Captors threaten to behead a Marine! 
Eric
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:35 am
by Stephanie
That was a great idea! I'm sure that the terrorists are as angry now as a disturbed hornet's nest, but OH WELL!!!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:39 am
by Lindaloo
I just read that Eric. It was reported that he was lured away from his marine camp. I just find that hard to believe because they also captured a driver. Bunch of barbarians!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 9:40 am
by vbhoutex
We will see how this works out. I too think it was a BRILLIANT idea!! Even the COWARDS had said there will be coordinated attacks to thwart the handover. Now they have missed it!!!! I still imagine they will attack but I also hope that now that the Iraqis have control that their own will begin to turn in the COWARDS that continue to disrupt the process the US set in motion.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:05 am
by southerngale
Brilliant move!!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:10 am
by bfez1
Brilliant idea, indeed.
Sure caught me off guard
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:11 am
by GalvestonDuck
Quite surprising news to wake up and hear!
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 10:15 am
by wx247
How the new leadership handles the first major terrorist attack will be key in this transfer of power.
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 11:18 am
by therock1811
It sure will!