Iraqi forces taking over


	Iraqi forces taking over

n2sooners

1-17-2008 9:04 PM

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iraq, military, war on terror, politics

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1-28-2008 8:00 PM

NStuff

But then how will the Republicans steal all the oil? it will be interesting to see just how this will be spun as bad news by the BDS bunch. It is good news to see the Iraqis are able to take on this responsibility.

1-28-2008 8:06 PM

ratilfar

Contracts my dear, contracts.

So the Iraqis are stepping up...I expect the Americans to step down, right?

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