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Baghdad Falls

#1 Postby bfez1 » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:16 am

Baghdad falls
With U.S. tanks rolling along major streets, Iraqis waving American flags and key elements of Saddam's government captured by U.S. forces, Iraqi regime appears to have lost control of capital.
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#2 Postby azsnowman » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:20 am

It's too soon to tell BUT.....I dang sure wouldn't let my guard down UNTIL we know for sure that Saddams dead! I am deathly afraid that SOMEONE is going to lite off a dirty nuke or a chem weapon, from watching the live coverage, seems we have become too complacent!

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#3 Postby breeze » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:20 am

Most folks are greeting the soldiers, but, there are still some
pockets of resistance reported, around the city.

Dancing in the streets!
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#4 Postby mf_dolphin » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:21 am

Now we enter teh sniper and sapper phase. It will be interesting to see what happen sin Tikrit and kirkut
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#5 Postby Guest » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:23 am

Lets just hope this is cautious optimism right now. Until I hear Sadamn and his sons are dead - I won't rule out a surprise attack.

The military minders didn't show up for work and with all the looting and loitering in the streets by the Iraqi's - hopefully the US MIGHT has flexed its muscles and the major fighting is over with....

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#6 Postby j » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:27 am

azsnowman wrote:It's too soon to tell BUT.....I dang sure wouldn't let my guard down UNTIL we know for sure that Saddams dead! I am deathly afraid that SOMEONE is going to lite off a dirty nuke or a chem weapon, from watching the live coverage, seems we have become too complacent!

Dennis


I agree Dennis....SH is very manipulative, and IF he has a nuke, a chemical or biological weapon waiting for us, he is surely going to wait till he can impart maximum kill. The numbers are just not there yet.
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#7 Postby breeze » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:27 am

They're discussing another reason of concern, as well.
With all of those civilians running around in the streets
and pulling up in their cars, any one of them could be a
suicide bomber. I would definitely be nervous in that crowd!
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#8 Postby chadtm80 » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:37 am

The iraqi's are Chanting USA USA USA USA in the streets.
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#9 Postby Guest » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:40 am

WooHoo....do you think they will start chatting FRANCE FRANCE FRANCE or RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA - hearing this is such a power rush.

LOL - wonder what them french and russians are saying now??? or cursing?

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#10 Postby chadtm80 » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:40 am

This is Great!!! Saddam may not be dead, but he is certainly out of a Job :wink:
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#11 Postby breeze » Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:47 am

LoL, wonder where the unemployment line is? :wink:
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#12 Postby M2 » Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:02 am

azsnowman said:
It's too soon to tell BUT.....I dang sure wouldn't let my guard down UNTIL we know for sure that Saddams dead! I am deathly afraid that SOMEONE is going to lite off a dirty nuke or a chem weapon, from watching the live coverage, seems we have become too complacent!

Dennis


breeze said:
Most folks are greeting the soldiers, but, there are still some
pockets of resistance reported, around the city.


ticka1 said:
Lets just hope this is cautious optimism right now. Until I hear Sadamn and his sons are dead - I won't rule out a surprise attack.


j said:
I agree Dennis....SH is very manipulative, and IF he has a nuke, a chemical or biological weapon waiting for us, he is surely going to wait till he can impart maximum kill. The numbers are just not there yet.


breeze said:
They're discussing another reason of concern, as well.
With all of those civilians running around in the streets
and pulling up in their cars, any one of them could be a
suicide bomber. I would definitely be nervous in that crowd!


.....Doesn't seem to be really over yet; we're going to be there for some time according to our own leaders. They already did not like who was selected to run the country in the interim...
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#13 Postby breeze » Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:07 am

Oh, we know that it's not over - there's still alot of work to
be done! But, major objectives are being met - therein
lies the celebration!
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#14 Postby Guest » Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:10 am

This definitely boosts the moral of our military guys and gals - enjoy the moment - but finish the job.

BTW - who is going to pick who is going to run IRAQ - I know they said someone is already at the helm in Basra - lets hope its not a UN Goon.

Patricia
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#15 Postby Arizwx » Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:45 am

I am available for a one year contract,a signing bonus,an option for 2 years and I choose my OWN offensive line!
The "Golden Haired King Form the American Desert"!Has a nice ring to it...Streetsoldier,you up for a stint on my Senior Advisory Cabinet?
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#16 Postby Guest » Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:50 am

You go Arizwx. I bet you could whip that country into tiptop shape quickly.

And Streetsoldier at your helm....what a team!!!!!

Patricia
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#17 Postby pojo » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:46 am

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US Marines help Iraqi's bring down a statue of Saddam
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#18 Postby southerngale » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:50 am

Woo-hoo

"USA USA USA USA USA"

Their lives have changed forever. :D
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#19 Postby Guest » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:51 am

AND THEY HAVE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and GREAT BRITIAN TO THANK FOR IT.

Patricia
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#20 Postby streetsoldier » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:56 am

I accept the position, and request that Azskyman be placed in charge of interim Minister of Public Education, azsnowman for interim Forestry and Land Management Minister, and Amanzi as Cultural Attache for the Fine and Performing Arts.
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