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Iraqi Delegation Robbed At Gunpoint in Memphis
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| 8/04/04
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Posted on 08/04/2004 8:51:39 PM PDT by freedom44
Two of the Iraqi delegates were robbed at gunpoint last night on Main Street in Downtown Memphis. The thieves got away with some cash, travelers checks and a camera. No one was hurt.
The robbery comes one day after City Council Chairman Joe Brown slammed the door in the delegates' faces at city hall. The group was here to learn about democracy, freedom and civil rights in America.
Members of the city council have now apologized for the incident. The council released a statement this afternoon that read:
"We sincerely apologize for the embarrassment we have brought upon ourselves and your delegation. We would appreciate your forgiveness."
It's signed, "Best wishes from the city of good abode."
The only council member who did not apologize is Carol Chumney. Chumney happily met with the group in the first place and says she had no reason to apologize.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: memphis; robbery
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The Memphis delegation threatened to call the Bomb Squad if the US government approved and endorsed Iraqi delegation were allowed into the City council building. Following that event two of the delegates get robbed at gubpoints. Are we in the US or are we in Afghanistan?!? This is absolutely disgraceful.
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posted on
08/04/2004 8:51:40 PM PDT
by
freedom44
To: freedom44
Anyone seen Al Gore lately?
To: freedom44
"We sincerely apologize for the embarrassment we have brought upon ourselves...." What kind of logic is this?
To: freedom44
Let me guess... They were robbed by some dude? He used to make my weekends pretty hectic when I worked in the OR there.
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posted on
08/04/2004 8:57:49 PM PDT
by
armymarinemom
(Ultimate Flip Flop->I support the Troops but not their mission)
To: freedom44
Is non-acknowledgement of their diplomatic status a crime?
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:00:33 PM PDT
by
Fenris6
To: freedom44
Who lacked common sense to the extent that the delegates were hosted in Memphis, of all places?
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:00:37 PM PDT
by
familyop
(Essayons)
To: freedom44; Malesherbes; armymarinemom; VisualizeSmallerGovernment
http://www.cityofmemphis.org/navigateCC.asp?sec=citycouncil&opt=bio_jbrown
Councilman Joe Brown was elected to the Memphis City Council in November 1998. He currently serves as Chairman of the City Council. Mr. Brown is the founder, president, and CEO of Empire Incorporated, a chemical supply and janitorial service company and attends the Temple of Deliverance COGIC Church.
activities also include membership in 100 Black Men of Memphis, NAACP, and The Loafers, Inc
-All i have to say is "CLASSIC!"
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:01:28 PM PDT
by
freedom44
To: Malesherbes
And also,
We sincerely apologize for the embarrassment we have brought upon ourselves and your delegation
How did sticking them up embarrass them? The statement reads as though it was written by a...moron.
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:02:41 PM PDT
by
paul51
To: freedom44
Memphis is Blue Zone, right?
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:02:52 PM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(Bush is Hell on liberals and terrorists.)
To: Rebelbase
Memphis is Blue Zone, right? Memphis is the Danger Zone.
MM
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:06:04 PM PDT
by
MississippiMan
(Americans should not be sacrificed on the altar of political correctness.)
To: freedom44
Threatened to call the Bomb Squad? How did these GD idiots get anywhere near City Hall?
To: freedom44
Are we in the US or are we in Afghanistan?!?
No, we are in Memphis which is a whole 'nother bird entirely.
As a 19th century Arkansas newspaper editor said
“That city had been a huge leech fastened on the side of our state sucking its life blood and never satisfied.”
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:09:31 PM PDT
by
Arkinsaw
To: freedom44
Iraqi Delegation Robbed At Gunpoint in Memphis southern hospitality. they just wanted the iraqis to feel at home. if they hadn't perked up, someone would have sawed one of their heads off.
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:09:36 PM PDT
by
smonk
To: freedom44
Oh, not this group again.
Good Gravy.
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:12:00 PM PDT
by
nuconvert
(Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film.)
To: freedom44
It appears that Iraq is safer than Memphis
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:12:17 PM PDT
by
CzarNicky
(The problem with bad ideas is that they seemed like good ideas at the time.)
To: freedom44
Wow, Memphis is making a stellar impression.
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:12:40 PM PDT
by
saquin
To: saquin
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:14:55 PM PDT
by
armymarinemom
(Ultimate Flip Flop->I support the Troops but not their mission)
To: freedom44
Give them a police escort out of that state.
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:15:19 PM PDT
by
nuconvert
(Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film.)
To: freedom44
Bring Our Troops Home from Memphis!!!!!
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:15:48 PM PDT
by
U S Army EOD
(John Kerry, the mother of all flip floppers.)
To: freedom44
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posted on
08/04/2004 9:15:57 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
("A republic, if we can revive it")
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