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To: LLLefty who wrote (45458)9/20/2002 3:37:34 AM
From: Dayuhan  Respond to of 281500
 
A "puppet" leadership would be the fastest way to turn the Iraqis against us.

Very true. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people that seem to want - and expect - exactly that.



To: LLLefty who wrote (45458)9/20/2002 3:45:33 AM
From: LindyBill  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 281500
 
Maybe it's oil concessions and basing rights.

Cheap oil and what the Military call a "lily Pad." Well, we will need some bases to replace Germany's. I wonder how the Mommas will react to the sons bring home Iraqi wives instead of German ones?