May 3, 2007
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In political developments, Sunni politicians accused Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of refusing to share power, as Iraq came under pressure from its neighbors to include all factions in decision-making.
The strongly worded statement by the National Accordance Front, which has 44 of parliament's 275 seats, did not issue a direct ultimatum but was issued on the opening day of a major international conference on Iraq in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik in a bid to remind the world of what the group sees as the gross failings of al-Maliki's government.
The announcement of the death of al Qaeda propagandist Muharib Abdul-Latif al-Jubouri came after days of conflicting government reports that the top leaders of the terror group and its front organization — the Islamic State of Iraq — had been killed.
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Chief spokesman Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said the military did not have the bodies of al Qaeda boss Abu Ayyub al-Masri or Islamic State leader Abu Omar al-Baghdadi and did not know "of anybody that does."
He said the confusion apparently stemmed from misunderstandings by Iraqi security forces as al-Jubouri's body was being transported in Baghdad after it was released to his tribe. But he played down implications that it was a symptom of a broader problem of communication between U.S. and Iraqi forces, saying instead it showed that the Iraqis were doing their jobs.
"They at least knew that they had somebody who was very significant," he said, adding that was "a very positive thing.”"
The Islamic State of Iraq confirmed in an Internet statement that al-Jubouri, whom it called its official spokesman, had been killed, but it denied the death of al-Baghdadi.
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See all 153 CommentsIt is outrageous that Iraqi "lawmakers" are taking extended vacations while US forces are having their tours extended.
If they are qualified to be "lawmakers," they are most certainly qualified to be "law enforcers." (or bomb detectors)
What's wrong with this picture?
But, having said that, they learned from George Bush. Very shortly after US forces invaded Iraq, he took a six week vacation. And, continued taking multiple week vacations until very recently.
In the past couldn't it be the same as our lawmakers going on vacation when budget is due, don't point a finger at people for doing something that you do yourself.
That's ok let them take their vacation. Hey, if its good for their American counter-parts, its good for the Iraqi's. RIGHT MR BUSH?
We should us their vacation time, and bring our troops home. THEY COULD USE A VACATION TOO, RIGHT MR BUSH?
And some people continue to ask why a hard and fast deadline, a binding timetable, needs to be given to them ????
Without binding deadlines, onerous tasks do not get done. They get put off indefinitely.
And what task could be more onerous than working out sectarian compromises in bloody Iraq ?
(Note: the bloodshed in Iraq is now entering its 5th year. It's as bad as ever. There's no end in sight... Until January 2009, when a Democratic Administration takes over.)
There ya go, Dubya.
Just declare the whole d*amned country "a holy Muslim shrine."
Then we'll have to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq, out of sensitivity and concern for the religious feelings of the Iraqi people.
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Government are so concerned about the violence across their beloved country, that they are preparing to take a two month holiday.
I think that says a lot about the "resolve" of the Iraqi Government and the lack of moral fiber of the Bush Administration.
Of course, I guess if we added up all the holidays GW Bush has taken during his "War on Terror", we'd also be in for a bit of a surprise.
The Iraqi politicians will never be concerned about violence in Iraq - not while GW Bush keeps giving them money and sacrificing the lives of our troops.
I hope the chimp dies a painful death and feels the pain that every single one of our brave troops has felt.
everyone should go on "vacation" -
our troops all should be given a "vacation" too
heck, the prez disappears for weeks on end on "vacation"
Everyone on "vacation", let's have some fun and forget about this Bush War - like it never happened!
This is Reason #1 why there must be some threats to perform hanging over the Iraqi puppet government--otherwise we'll be there forever. Those people will never reach accommodation. BUT WAIT! That's what the neocons want--permanent military occupation of Iraq and its 100 billion barrels of newly found oil.
The whole idea of installing a democracy in Iraq is folly.
When we leave, whenever we leave, they will go get themselves another dictator.
THIS IS STUPID!!
In the past couldn't it be the same as our lawmakers going on vacation when budget is due, don't point a finger at people for doing something that you do yourself.
Posted by rharrin1 at 06:37 AM : May 03, 2007
Umm, how many Soldiers get blown up in America because congress didn't pass a budget? How many 100's of American women and children get killed because Congressmen go back to their home districts? It's a little bit different, ya think?
Sometimes it is better not to say anything, than expose your ignorance.
Posted by notblue at 11:16 AM : May 03, 2007
1st of all.... And I will type slowly so you understand...
IRAQ HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH 9/11.
Nothing. Zero. Nada. Zip. Nil.
What do you call the 3300+ deaths in Iraq? Are they not terrorist attacks? Wherever there is an American soldier, there goes America. An attack on one of our boys, is an attack on the USA. More americans have died in Iraq than on 9/11. And tens of thousands of Iraqis have died than on 9/11. But they are Iragis, and they don't count, right?
Sickening.
TAKE THE LONGEST VACATION, PEOPLE OF BABYLON!
You know that running your own country when the invaders are gone is going to be a piece of cake!
And why Iraqis are going to be able to get along fine when the invading bush devils have left?
BECAUSE THE PEOPLE OF BABYLON HAVE A LONG LONG HISTORY OF TAKING CARE OF THEIR OWN BUSINESS FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS!
THIS IS STUPID!!
Posted by dallison7 at 10:56 AM : May 03, 2007"
I hope you mean YOUR THINKING is stupid with your 'welfare state' ignorance/childishness.
Babylonians have been managing their affairs while Europeans were still cave dwellers.
Iraq was a fairly cohesive society with COMPETENT CITIZENS before the mad man bush and his bunch of devils angles FOOLISHLY AND EVILLY sacrificed young American lives and limbs to destroy Iraq!
For Iraq alone I don't just want Bush to step down - I want Congress to impeach him and Cheney and toss them into the worst federal prison in the US.
But the right wings hatred for America is so great, they want to destroy the USA first, so they can rebuild it back up as a Christian version of an Islamic Fundamentalist state. Sad, really.
To use the argument that there are now terrorists in Iraq, created because we invaded, so we have to stay there is idiotic.
We created the terrorists and created a vaccuum so more extremists could flood in. By this logic, we should invade every country, so we can fight the terrorists we will create by the act of invading.
Amazing...Just amazing. The right wing doesn't even see how much the USA has been damaged by the neocons actions. Amazing....
Cheney promised us...PROMISED... that we would be greeted with cheers and flowers. When asked the hypothetical questions, "by the bizzarre chance, the 1 in a billion chance, they don't greet us with hugs and kisses, what is our plan? What if it becomes a breeding ground for terrorists", he stated "That won't happen. We don't need another plan."
So, bush lite and company KNEW we would not encounter any terrorists, right?
Bring the troops home. The United States citizens are brave and voted to deal with the consequences! To stay in Iraq is the act of a coward still trying to strengthen the "security" of ourselves and our "friends."
I think the Republicans and W are just trying to figure a winning scenario here. But they are such bumblers there is no way of winning until a Democrat is elected President. The Congress already gave him a way out. Legitimate Time Tables. I don't see how a Republican problem or one created by W is in any way America's problem. I mean this is after all an illegal war of aggression.
Is is just me, or is this insane?
And yet almost all Republicans would join Bush in continually funding the effort of our troops to die while the Iraqis vacation and their countrymen are butchered. And Bush and the Republicans want that money for the war with no expectations from al Maliki and company that have to be met. Explain THAT Republicans--and if they vacation, look for America to revile you even more--better hope no troops die while the Iraqi gov. are sunning themselves in other countries and their own troops are AWOL.
---- Rice who's called everyone evil leads diplomacy -
-- While on the Home front,,,,, Bush prepares to Veto - Hate Crimes Legislation
Posted by NYCKATE at 11:45 AM : May 03, 2007
Did you mran Israel? And Bush IS NOT a delusional drunk. That was very beneath you.
Dems and rational Republicans, you have been asked by the American people to end the travesty that is the Iraq war. Will you rise to that occasion? Until we pull out, or at least start to, and acceptable peacekeeping mission by folks who are palatable to the Iraqis cannot be developed. Once we commit to a pullout, rather than chaos, we have improvement. The Saudis, Jordanians and multitude of other Islamic nations are all set to provide troops and medical personnel. WE ARE IN THE WAY! A small fraction of the funds we are currently spending routed to aid this will have a great positive effect.
Let Saudi Arabia figure it out. They sure as hell figured how to rape Americans on gas. Figuring out how calm Iraq down would be a cinch.
Then, fire Bush and Cheney and hire them to work in the green zone.
Dont forget the helmuts d.ickheads
---- Rice who's called everyone EVIL,, Leads diplomacy -
-- While on the Home front,,,,, Bush prepares to Veto - Hate Crimes Legislation
China isn't hurting... but then, they have better public transport as well. Why hasn't America adapted as quickly as it should be? We can't rely on roads and Republicans are getting pissed at Democrats who want to raise gas taxes.
Life ain't the song where money is for nothing and the chicks for free.
I'm sorry the Iraqi "leadership" is so indolent, impotent, and incompetent they'd rather go for a suntan than tell their people to grow the *** up. There, I swore. The F-word, folks. They need to get their act together - d@mn right this development is angering.
Posted by NYCKATE at 11:45 AM : May 03, 2007
Did you mran Israel? And Bush IS NOT a delusional drunk. That was very beneath you.
Posted by Infidel_US at 12:37 PM : May 03, 2007
Learn your History. World War I - Iraq was created
World War II - Isreal was created.
Jesus, it's embarassing just reading your ignorance.
Yeah Really, They'll reap the benefits of a free Iraq why aren't they contibuting.
Posted by Infidel_US at 12:37 PM : May 03, 2007
No he is not a drunk but he is brain dead.
Posted by toldyouso21 at 12:28 PM : May 03, 2007
Just remember the republicans that voted to keep this fiasco going when it's time to vote.
Democrats Back Down On Iraq Timetable
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/02/AR2007050201517_pf.html
The republicans do not care look how they voted, in 2008 it will be our time to vote.
bush sends troops over there and won't even sign a bill to support them, that shows republicans do not support our military while in combat or recovering after being shot up.
http://www.washingtonpost.com
/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/02/AR200
7050201517_pf.html
Posted by lars008 at 01:50 PM : May 03, 2007
Dude, are you typing with your forehead?
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