I firmly believe, Mike, that if they could do it, they would do it, and brag afterward. When they boast before the fact it is a sign of their lack of manhood, oops I mean strength. If you're in Iraq you can certainly comment as to the veracity of what I say.
thats the way it always is...
that is the culture over here....a lot of symbolism...very little substance....
I am in Qatar now....I left Baghdad two days ago....