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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
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To: MKTBUZZ who started this subject5/6/2003 6:12:36 PM
From: TigerPaw  Read Replies (2) of 769670
 
Last month I surmised that the looting of government buildings in Baghdad was part of the plan, and that the looting of the museums and libraries was a consequence.

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Once again I correctly interpreted the situation.

news.bbc.co.uk

They arrived in five vehicles, but refused to ward off the looters. Instead, the soldiers fired several dozen rounds at the college's south wall, says Dr Majeed.

'Green light' to looters

"It was a green light to the looters. It told them 'We are not going to do anything to stop you.'"

Within five minutes the Americans had gone, and the looters had moved in. 



TP:           - What is the chance for stability in Iraq?
Magic 8-ball: - Outlook not Favorable.
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