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Witnesses: US helicopters attack Syrian village
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Posted on 10/26/2008 11:30:00 AM PDT by kcvl

Edited on 10/26/2008 11:31:59 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]

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To: Squantos

yep...they confirmed it was on purpose

good.

bet Obama stays quiet as a church mouse

he sure doesn’t want the race back focusing on war right now with 9 days left


201 posted on 10/26/2008 8:00:31 PM PDT by wardaddy (when will the folk songs about Barack begin?)
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To: admin

Why are still being spammed with requests for money since the freepathon is over? Just saying, let it end already.


202 posted on 10/26/2008 8:11:14 PM PDT by Current Occupant (IF we can't drill our way out of this, then we will not survive as a NATION!!!!!)
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To: SunkenCiv; Calpernia; LucyT

Obama and Ahmadinejad
Amir Taheri 10.26.08, 1:33 PM ET

Is Barack Obama the “promised warrior” coming to help the Hidden Imam of Shiite Muslims conquer the world?

The question has made the rounds in Iran since last month, when a pro-government Web site published a Hadith (or tradition) from a Shiite text of the 17th century. The tradition comes from Bahar al-Anvar (meaning Oceans of Light) by Mullah Majlisi, a magnum opus in 132 volumes and the basis of modern Shiite Islam.

According to the tradition, Imam Ali Ibn Abi-Talib (the prophet’s cousin and son-in-law) prophesied that at the End of Times and just before the return of the Mahdi, the Ultimate Saviour, a “tall black man will assume the reins of government in the West.” Commanding “the strongest army on earth,” the new ruler in the West will carry “a clear sign” from the third imam, whose name was Hussein Ibn Ali. The tradition concludes: “Shiites should have no doubt that he is with us.”

In a curious coincidence Obama’s first and second names—Barack Hussein—mean “the blessing of Hussein” in Arabic and Persian. His family name, Obama, written in the Persian alphabet, reads O Ba Ma, which means “he is with us,” the magic formula in Majlisi’s tradition...

http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/10/26/obama-iran-ahmadinejad-oped-cx_at_1026taheri.html


203 posted on 10/26/2008 8:51:35 PM PDT by Fred Nerks
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To: Miztiki

OBL is more of an icon/puppet at this juncture as we’ve had no definitive proof for many years now AFAIK that he’s even alive.


204 posted on 10/26/2008 8:58:55 PM PDT by Lexinom
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To: tlj18
The saying "anyone can deploy" is just a very general rule of thumb and does not necessarily reflect reality. A LOT of soldiers have never deployed in the last 7 years for no good reason.

That's interesting. I wouldn't have guessed it. It's not unusual to read about soldiers who are on their second or third tours in Iraq.

But I will be re-enlisting in the next few weeks/months, and I will get an assignment where I am guaranteed to be able to do my job. Yeah, my Commander-in-Chief will probably be Barack Obama. The decision to re-enlist has absolutely nothing to do with who is in my chain of command.

When men like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama can be president, it's very fortunate for this country that there are men who think like you.

I'm sure you hear this a lot, but I mean it: Thank you for what you do for all of us.

205 posted on 10/26/2008 9:43:41 PM PDT by Irish Rose (Will work for chocolate.)
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To: windcliff

ping


206 posted on 10/26/2008 10:09:20 PM PDT by I Drive Too Fast
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To: kcvl

Could it have been some IED manufacturers that were whacked?


207 posted on 10/27/2008 4:20:27 AM PDT by csvset
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To: BGHater

Give them hell!


208 posted on 10/27/2008 12:01:44 PM PDT by upcountryhorseman (An old fashioned conservative)
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
It is about time we got serious with the Syrians. Early on there where some of our guys targeting their military across the border, but then it seemed to have stopped.
I got home from work at 7:30PM. Ate dinner, now am viewing dozens of pings. I have to get up at 3:30 AM to be back in the pit at 5AM. So I am going to hit the rack. Have a great upcoming day.
209 posted on 10/27/2008 5:19:27 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle (Duncan Hunter was our best choice.)
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To: Fred Nerks
Wow, thanks Fred Nerks!
from a Shiite text of the 17th century. The tradition comes from Bahar al-Anvar (meaning Oceans of Light) by Mullah Majlisi, a magnum opus in 132 volumes and the basis of modern Shiite Islam. According to the tradition, Imam Ali Ibn Abi-Talib (the prophet's cousin and son-in-law) prophesied that at the End of Times and just before the return of the Mahdi, the Ultimate Saviour, a "tall black man will assume the reins of government in the West." Commanding "the strongest army on earth," the new ruler in the West will carry "a clear sign" from the third imam, whose name was Hussein Ibn Ali. The tradition concludes: "Shiites should have no doubt that he is with us." In a curious coincidence Obama's first and second names -- Barack Hussein -- mean "the blessing of Hussein" in Arabic and Persian. His family name, Obama, written in the Persian alphabet, reads O Ba Ma, which means "he is with us," the magic formula in Majlisi's tradition...

210 posted on 10/27/2008 7:42:33 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile finally updated Saturday, October 11, 2008 !!!)
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To: SunkenCiv

you noticed...now go back to #198 and ask yourself, sunni or shia?

I don’t, but THEY believe this stuff.


211 posted on 10/27/2008 7:56:56 PM PDT by Fred Nerks
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To: Miztiki
I don't think getting Osama would help McCain.

Isn't it about time that this talk about getting Osama stops, at least for now? Obama has been deceptively using this as a campaign issue against McCain, even though we know which candidate as president would be more likely to "get" Osama. The major point is, though, that Osama more likely than not has assumed cave temperature years ago. Hard to believe he can survive such primitive surroundings so long given the medical attention he is reputed to have required.

And, of course you're correct to point out that his capture or death would not be the end of the WOT. His death has most likely already occurred, and yet the WOT is not yet won.

212 posted on 10/27/2008 9:18:05 PM PDT by justiceseeker93
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To: WaterBoard
The same Hezbollah that attacked our US Marine Barracks 25 years ago in Lebanon.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

We have a lot further to go to even THAT score. This is a start.

Two squadrons of A-10's targeted on the Presidential Palace in Damascus would be in the ball park.

Over in 10 minutes. And there would be no further support of Hezbollah or border games.

The Israeli raid on their dirty bomb factory a year ago which revealed plutonium residue, Iranian and N.Korean techs, made the Syrians tuck their tails for six months and brought the Norkies to the negotiating table.

If we want progress we should do some strategic interventions which have some effect, instead of pulling pud.

This cross border attack was a very savvy move.

I bet State was stampeding back channel to apologize and minimize the "damage." EFFING wimps.

213 posted on 10/30/2008 6:31:27 PM PDT by Candor7 (Fascism? All it takes is for good men to say nothing, ( member NRA)
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To: tlj18

Yeah, my Commander-in-Chief will probably be Barack Obama.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

McCain is pretty much even where it matters. I do believe we are gonna win. Just turn of your TV and read the real poll info.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2120222/posts

Thank you for your service.I have a feeling that you will get your licks in , in the ME. We have a ways to go.


214 posted on 10/30/2008 6:43:39 PM PDT by Candor7 (Fascism? All it takes is for good men to say nothing, ( member NRA)
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