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Me#1You#10 · Site Admin Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 6503

Just caught this on LGF...fantastic if true...

GM Strong · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject:

Let's wait for confirmation. We've heard too many rumors. We weren't sure of Saddam till the did All the usual tasts after he was captured. It would great to have it confirmed and on Sunday no less....

2:31 EST It's now on Drudge as a report subject to confirmation.
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dusty · Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:56 pm Post subject:

If they did get him, that should take a little wind out of Al Qaida's sail. At least in Iraq. That is/was one bad dude.

Dusty
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GM Strong · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:08 am Post subject:

At this time 8:00 EST, the news is finally acknowledging they got 8 bad guys and are trying to confirm. This is the most encouraging so far. If they got the main guy, the bad guys are in trouble. Especially if Zarqawi and his principle associates are in the mix. Apparently the resistance was of the sort only encopuntered with a 'high priority' target. I hope they got the SOB. Twisted Evil

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Schadow · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:31 am Post subject:

The silence is deafening on this. DOD is saying "probably not." I have a feeling a DNA lab is working overtime.

Schadow
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BuffaloJack · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:44 am Post subject:

Exactly how many times is it that some reporter has declared al-Zarqawi dead? This creep has more lives than CBS has reporters. Never believe these media fools. When al-Zarqawi is finally killed, it'll be G. W. Bush, Rumsfeld, or the senior US Commander in the field who'll announce the blessed event.

This is just another example of the speculations of an overanxious reporter eager to scoop the story of the decade.

When the creep is dead, the world will know it.
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PhantomSgt · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:43 am Post subject:

Well you have to love it when the terrorists only blow up themselves or when SAS snipers take out three with head shots at the same moment.

If al-Zarqawi survived he has brown stains all over his shorts. The heads of Al Queda are not pleased with the incident in Jordan and the subsequent negative press Al Queda recieved in the Arab world.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has worn out his welcome with Al Queda and it may not be only the Marines that want his head on a platter.

Cool

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GenrXr · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:44 am Post subject:

If he is not dead now it is only a matter of time. He has been denounced by his own and only his hard core physchopaths will shelter and protect him now.

I wouldn't be surprised if Jordan intelligence services pointed him out to our military.
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Leeman · PO3 Joined: 08 Nov 2004 Posts: 265 Location: Connecticut

Instead of the MSM comcentrating the headlines on this bum..like it's a failure ? and trying to get a scoop on his death..they remind me of the exit polls..lol

the fact is that a lot of top Al-Queda followers big or small are being reduced. the 8 that blew themsleves up was a help.

The woman in Jordan that did not blow herself up is singing like a bird & I am sure Jordan or other countries in the Arab world are disgusted with what they did at the wedding in Jordan??

as Ronald Regan said !! STAY THE COURSE
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MrJapan · PO1 Joined: 27 Sep 2004 Posts: 465 Location: Chiba, Japan

It makes sense to me that they(MSM/LSM) would throw a BIG story like this out knowing that the majority of Americans (free people) would rejoice at the news... then when the confusion sets in, blame the 'intel' of the military and have a major 'blowback'....

Like posted above... I don't trust anything until it is confirmed... of course, the only up-to-date news I have is from the internet, mainly here since I am not over there and don't have access to English media, not that I would trust the MSM anyway... Razz

Navy wife · Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2005 3:08 pm Post subject:

Mr.Japan,

There are some excellent sites that analyze the military operations in Iraq. All of these sites are saying "wait and see" on the news about al-Zarqawi. The forensic teams have not finished their work.

These are ones that I check on a daily basis to see what they are saying about current operations there.

The Belmont Club http://fallbackbelmont.blogspot.com/ (is a very analytical analysis with a lot of military history. I really enjoy reading it.

Black Five http://www.blackfive.net/main/ has some great posts and links to others.

Mudville Gazette is another excellent site http://www.mudvillegazette.com/

GM Strong · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject:

It is being reported now that it is pretty certain we did not get Zarqawi. However we took out some of his important lieutenants. The head terrorist is next.
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dcornutt · PO3 Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 267 Location: Brooklyn, NY

I agree GM. However, I would say..that if we "did" get him....best not break the news so fast. Wait for the others to show up. Know what I mean?

GM Strong · Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 10:44 pm Post subject:

Wait and see. Last month another of his Aides was dispatched to meet the 72 Helen Thomases waiting for him in whatever paradise he merited..

From Fox 11/25:
Saturday, the U.S. military said it has received information that a top aide to the leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, was killed last month in Ramadi. The death of Bilal Mahmud Awad Shebah was confirmed by a close relative and "coalition sources," the military said in a statement.
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PhantomSgt · Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:34 am Post subject:

Can you imagine how long it takes to separate the remains of three bombers who blew themselves up at the same time? They will be squeezing out handi-wipes for weeks.

Cool

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