Posted on 06/27/2004 10:50:49 PM PDT by Southack
Edited on 06/27/2004 11:30:47 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Update:
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 informal announcement was made by Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari.
The handover of power to an interim Iraqi government was supposed to take place on June 30.
Mr Zebari said the deteriorating security situation in the country was one of the reasons why the date had been brought forward.
"We will challenge these elements in Iraq, the anti-democratic elements, by even bringing the handover of sovereignty before June 30 as a sign we are ready for it," he said.
He added: "We have made some very good progress in terms of the new security council (in Iraq) and the return of sovereignty to the Iraqi people to take away the level of occupation we have suffered a great deal from.
"There are many Iraqis who are standing up to the challenge. We are here to seek more help and assistance, training and equipment."
OMG!!!
WHY IS YOUR LINK TO SKY TEL?
Pleasant surprise!
honest mistake on his part, I do it all the time
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1140761,00.html
IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
The handover of power in Iraq is to be brought forward to today, Sky News has been told.
More follows . .
Huh? The link sends me to an ad for Skytel wireless.
Sweeps the rug right out from under them.
Continued prayers for our Marine being held hostage!
IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY'
The handover of power in Iraq is to be brought forward to today, Sky News has been told.
Sounds very plausible. Derails the Dems best buddies, the terrorist's plans for tons of show off attacks. Great News.
ping
I'm in Baghdad...I've heard nothing of this. It's mid-morning here.
Of course, I'm not near a TV, but I've got military all around me.
OK, I'm going to investigate this now.
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1140761,00.html
.../humor.
My error, sorry. The link should be updated to:
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1140761,00.html
Well, I hope so. It was pretty noisy and bumpy in the wee hours of this morning....
If it's true then the plan is way ahead of schedule! The plan is so brilliant that it is actually occurring faster than expected.
(spin off)
Let the rats get a taste of their own.
(so good, I had to verify...)
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1140761,00.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 . . .
Very cool to read that you're in Iraq. I'm jealous. What is it you're doing there?
If it isn't April Fools, it could solve a lot of mess.
Could foil a hit in the US on the date.
Great! Now the new Iraqi Defense Minister can keep his pledge to 'chop off the hands and heads' of the terrorists!
They sandbagged Al Qaeda and the terrorists have been caught off-guard. Two can play the game!
Now maybe the Soverign leaders in Iraq can kick some terrorist ass (with a little assistance from the U. S. of course).
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 informal announcement was made by Iraq's foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari.
The handover of power to an interim Iraqi government was supposed to take place on June 30.
But it is thought that the fact that world leaders are all gathered in Turkey for the Nato summit pushed the issue.
More follows . . .
Last Updated: 06:57 UK, Monday June 28, 2004
We have forced their hand, the next few days could be bumpy. Hang in there Alegra!!
This also wrecks the big networks' plans for Wednesday. Weren't they going to have their main bingocallers live from Baghdad at the moment of transfer?
By all intent and purpose it was practically done already but this is great news and very clever if I may add.
This just proves that things are going so badly, that America can't wait to get out of Iraq before everybody dies. < /leftist spin >
Holy Cow!!!! Good move if this is true!
Somewhere, Michael Moore's head is exploding.
Good one. But, then we're out. It completes the exit strategy.
If it's true, it's a very clever move. Nicely done.
I'd also watch for the location of a certain US leader today if the surprise move is reality...
One upmanship!
God Bless our troops, and May God Bless the brave people trying to get Iraq into the 21st century.....
May God Bless Dubya....for doing the dirty work that the TOON would not do.....
"We will challenge these elements in Iraq, the anti-democratic elements, by even bringing the handover of sovereignty before June 30 as a sign we are ready for it" - Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari.
Iraq already turned over!!!!!!
I've frequently heard explosions, only to find out the source of them on FR a short while later.
Keep your head down, sis. And give our love to the Grunts!
I wonder whats up the new 'raqys pres. sleeve???
I wonder if a full attack on Fallujah is going to happen??
I hope pres GW is on his way home.
Bet you a plugged nickel the Washington Post and New York Times spins this as ...
BUSH FLEES IRAQ EARLY, TAIL BETWEEN LEGS
The A-Team quote. hehehe
Allegra,
God bless and be with you. Thank you for your service.
Groutrig,
A vietnam Vet.
Making money like the capitalist that I am. :-)
I keep the flow of materials / supplies moving into Iraq from outside sources in support of the construction of military bases and Iraq infastructure.
I've done this for projects in other parts of the world in the past, but supply line movement in a war zone is quite a challenge. And I like it.
Oh jeeezze, now we'll have to listen to the dems go on and on over "See, there was no plan". ;o)
That's pretty good.
How about:
Bush forgets what day it is and turns Iraq over by mistake.
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