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He claims to thirst for martyrdom. Give him his dream
Posted by: Peter | August 2, 2004 12:56 PM
I question the timing. Apprehending one of Iraq's terrorist leaders during that sensitive 13-weeks-before-the-election window? I'm on to you, Mr. Bush!
Worth noting: The report says al-Sadr's home is surrounded, not that he's surrounded. Is he even there?
Posted by: Allah | August 2, 2004 12:57 PM
I think he went out for falafels. He should be back any minute as 'Jeopardy' is on in a few minutes.
Posted by: Sharp as a marble | August 2, 2004 01:10 PM
Not that Reuters is the end-all, but they're not reporting it. I couldn't find anything on CNN either. Hopefully it's still breaking news and everyone's trying to verify.
Posted by: shank | August 2, 2004 01:12 PM
It broke on CNN TV. Sky and AP also have it now.
Posted by: michele | August 2, 2004 01:14 PM
That's 'Jihadpardy'.
Glorious Martyrs for one thousand, please.
Posted by: Britton | August 2, 2004 01:15 PM
I hope this is just a case of unclear AP writing:
"Heavy gunfire and a mortar barrage set cars on fire before Iraqi police intervened and the U.S. forces withdrew, witnesses said."
At first glance, this sounds like the Iraqi police intervened to drive off the U.S. forces and save Mookie, doesn't it?
I imagine what the writer meant is something like "After the situation was under control, the Americans left the now-pacified scene in the hands of the Iraqi police" or something, right?
Posted by: David C | August 2, 2004 01:24 PM
Britton, that's one game where the first person to 'push the button' is the loser!
Posted by: Sharp as a marble | August 2, 2004 01:35 PM
I question the timing of Allah's post questioning the timing of this action.
Posted by: Big Brother | August 2, 2004 04:24 PM
I'm gonna miss that crazy kid.
Posted by: Dave in Texas | August 2, 2004 10:10 PM
Oops, like like y'all spoke too soon.
your brave boys were driven away by sadr's guys and the Iraqi police.
oops.
Posted by: harmonia | August 2, 2004 11:00 PM
Yes, thank you harmonia. Don't call us, we'll call you.
Posted by: Pixy Misa | August 3, 2004 02:52 AM