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ISIS closing in? Terror group seizes Iraqi town 5 miles from Marine base
Fox News ^ | 2/15/15

Posted on 02/15/2015 6:24:50 PM PST by Enlightened1

Islamic State has reportedly seized al-Baghdadi, in Iraq’s Anbar Province, 5 miles from an air base staffed by U.S. Marines, as the terror group continues its push beyond its bases in Syria and Iraq in an attempt to establish militant affiliates in other countries.

Hundreds of Islamic State fighters reportedly captured most of al-Baghdadi, which is 55 miles from the capital Ramadi, on Thursday.

On Friday, Iraqi soldiers had retaken several government buildings, but the soldiers withdrew early Saturday, handing the town back to the militants, The New York Times reported, citing local security officials.

One local Iraqi official told Reuters that, "Ninety percent of al-Baghdadi district has fallen under the control of the insurgents."

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alassadairbase; albaghdadi; anbar; anbarprovince; iraq; isis; marineairbase; marinebase; marines
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1 posted on 02/15/2015 6:24:50 PM PST by Enlightened1
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To: Enlightened1

Obola is shouting Allahu Akbar and ululating in celebration!


2 posted on 02/15/2015 6:26:38 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (If obama speaks and there is no one there to hear it, is it still a lie?)
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To: Enlightened1

Why does this remind me of the Alamo?


3 posted on 02/15/2015 6:27:42 PM PST by The Great RJ (Pants up...Don't loot!)
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To: Enlightened1

I would imagine that by now the President has given the necessary orders to disarm all these Marines, and to make sure that no rescue missions are launched to render aid.


4 posted on 02/15/2015 6:27:57 PM PST by Steely Tom (Vote GOP for A Slower Handbasket)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

ISIS better wrap this up before the NBA playoffs begin or they are going to lose Obama.


5 posted on 02/15/2015 6:28:46 PM PST by Iron Munro (Mark Steyn: “fundamentally transformed” is a euphemism for “wrecked beyond repair.”)
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To: Enlightened1

ISIS is very dangerous to women and unarmed men. the miserable muslim bastards are very brave when they’re cutting children in half, raping teenagers, or beheading men with their hands tied behind their backs.

if they f*ck with those marines, they’ve got a whole new experience coming their way.


6 posted on 02/15/2015 6:33:27 PM PST by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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To: Enlightened1

If they show a video of beheading our marines, nobody would believe it anyway.


7 posted on 02/15/2015 6:37:12 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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To: Iron Munro

No big deal. He’s been playing golf all weekend and probably doesn’t personally even know about this or the executions of Christians in Libya.


8 posted on 02/15/2015 6:38:14 PM PST by JimSEA
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To: Enlightened1

Father God,

We stand on Your promises in Psalm 91 for every man and woman in uniform and their families. You, Father God keep Your promises. You put Your Word above Your Name.

In Jesus name we pray. Amen

Psalm 91

1 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3 For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4 He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5 Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6 Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7 Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
8 Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.

9 If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your shelter,
10 no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your home.
11 For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
12 They will hold you up with their hands
so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13 You will trample upon lions and cobras;
you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

14 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
15 When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
16 I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”


9 posted on 02/15/2015 6:38:45 PM PST by stars & stripes forever (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.)
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To: Enlightened1

On Friday, Iraqi soldiers had retaken several government buildings, but the soldiers withdrew early Saturday, handing the town back to the militants, ................................. Well, the Kurds can’t be everywhere.


10 posted on 02/15/2015 6:43:26 PM PST by Bringbackthedraft (2016 a Clinton/ Gore ticket?? The RNC better come up with some Winners this time.)
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To: The Great RJ

More like 55 Days at Peking.


11 posted on 02/15/2015 6:44:59 PM PST by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: The Great RJ

We should be looking for that picture of Admiral Akbar....


12 posted on 02/15/2015 6:45:09 PM PST by onona (Obama's entire term reads like a John Semmens post.)
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To: Enlightened1
What is it that Marines say when the enemy has surrounded them? “We've got them just where we want them”.
13 posted on 02/15/2015 6:46:28 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Obama;America's First "Third World" President)
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To: JohnBrowdie

John! You got that right.


14 posted on 02/15/2015 6:51:13 PM PST by willibeaux (de ole Korean War vet age 85)
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To: JohnBrowdie

Obama will sacrifice those Marines if it will lead to him being granted more executive powers.


15 posted on 02/15/2015 6:53:06 PM PST by Mr. Blond
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To: Freeper; Patriots; FRiends


THIS GRAPHIC IS HORRID, BUT TRUE. SCROLL BY IF YOU'RE EASILY UPSET.




These subhumans need to be blown off the map.


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16 posted on 02/15/2015 6:53:15 PM PST by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: JimSEA

But someone gave a mus the stinkeye so he is preparing to make a statement about that.


17 posted on 02/15/2015 6:56:13 PM PST by Cowgirl of Justice
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To: Enlightened1

Or as Preezy Obola would put it, ISIL is being degraded and destroyed.


18 posted on 02/15/2015 6:57:18 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Enlightened1

ISIS is the known enemy. Surely the Marines won’t
turn their backs on the trainees when things get even
more dicey.


19 posted on 02/15/2015 7:01:24 PM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf ;-))
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To: Enlightened1

Will the Obamatollah and Jaques Kerry order these Marines to surrender their weapons as they did in Yemen?


20 posted on 02/15/2015 7:12:52 PM PST by Iron Munro (Mark Steyn: “fundamentally transformed” is a euphemism for “wrecked beyond repair.”)
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