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To: Sig who wrote (129030)	4/12/2004 4:55:20 PM
From: NightOwl	Respond to of 281500

Hmmmmm... Perhaps they have taken up Mq's suggestion and intend to form a brand new UN. At least it sounds pretty asymmetrical to me. And I haven't even had my glass of wine today... [But don't tell CBB. I will probably need to plead inebriation before the fact by the time our debate is concluded.] 0\|0

To: Sig who wrote (129030)	4/12/2004 6:07:08 PM
From: KyrosL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

They are equal opportunity kidnappers. They have demonstrated they can kidnap anybody. Not sure it's a mistake from their point of view, if their aim is to show the world that there is no security in Iraq under the CPA and torpedo any reconstruction or aid while the US is in charge.

To: Sig who wrote (129030)	4/12/2004 6:23:54 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

Iraqis kidnap 11 Russians- another mistake. Yes, I would say that it is. An associate of mine, who is a former Green Beret, and I were discussing it this morning.. His view, which I am beginning to concur with, is that this digression from suicide bombings and outright uprising, to hostage taking, is a sign that the opposition is weakening and trying to play for "high drama" in order to convince CPA partners from giving support. Why not just kill their hostages, right? Why try and play to the media with these threats of burning hostages alive? But if nations, like Japan who are not even involved in a combat role, refuse to cave in, then these hostage takers will find even this "ace" to be worthless. Btw, on another note, the Iraqi terrorists who took those Russians hostage should pay careful attention to who they have treated past hostage takers.. nemesis.com Let's see what happens.. Hawk@twoadayuntilwegetourpeopleback.gov