Saddam accepted UAE exile plan to avert Iraq war

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051028/ts_nm/iraq_saddam_exile_dc

I wonder why the Arab countries killed the deal. Only thing I can think is that some of them wanted the war in order to destabilize the region. I'm pretty sure Bush has been honest about his latest claim that there are extremists trying to capitalize on the situation and create an entirely theocratic middle east. Too bad we obliged them.

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I'm pretty sure Bush has been honest

I don't care what the topic is, the moment GWB opens his mouth I expect he is lying. He's

If the truth and what GWB says ever have anything in common, it's pure coincidence.

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If the truth and what GWB says ever have anything in common, it's pure coincidence.

What an ugly thing to say about the duly elected commander and cheif of these United States Of America.

I'm literally shocked.

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If the truth and what GWB says ever have anything in common, it's pure coincidence.

What an ugly thing to say about the duly elected commander and cheif of these United States Of America.

I'm literally shocked.

winning a popularity contest to become the 'leader of the free world' does nothing to change the basic nature of the man...

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If the truth and what GWB says ever have anything in common, it's pure coincidence.

What an ugly thing to say about the duly elected commander and cheif of these United States Of America.

I'm literally shocked.

ummm ... you have some electrodes attached to you that are energized when someone else posts? Do tell.

You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two.

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I'm literally shocked.

ummm ... you have some electrodes attached to you that are energized when someone else posts? Do tell.

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If the truth and what GWB says ever have anything in common, it's pure coincidence.

What an ugly thing to say about the duly elected commander and cheif of these United States Of America.

I'm literally shocked.

ummm ... you have some electrodes attached to you that are energized when someone else posts? Do tell.

OH OH OH..where can i get a pair or three???

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winning a popularity contest to become the 'leader of the free world' does nothing to change the basic nature of the man...

My remark was "Tongue in cheek"

-Richard-
"You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall"

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My own theory as to why the Arab league rejected the idea is that Saddam leaving Iraq to go into exile would have created a vacuum which Iran would have been all too happy to fill.

A theocratic state that big, with those resources (yes, that includes oil) obviously is not congruent with the monarchies in the region (Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, etc.) or the secular governments (Syria, Yemen, etc.).

So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!

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So you think it was the opposite of what I said? They thought a US invastion would prevent a theocratic state? I don't see how. If Hussein went into exile, other Baath leaders would have taken over. There may have been a power struggle among them, but not the levels of fundamental islamic activity we see there now. If nothing else, the Baaths were good at keeping the religious zealots in check.

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So you think it was the opposite of what I said? They thought a US invastion would prevent a theocratic state? I don't see how. If Hussein went into exile, other Baath leaders would have taken over. There may have been a power struggle among them, but not the levels of fundamental islamic activity we see there now. If nothing else, the Baaths were good at keeping the religious zealots in check.

WHich brings us neatly back to the original problem with this war - Ousting Saddam Hussein was only half of a plan!... And it's never good to do anything, let alone go to war, with only half a plan.

Mike.

Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable.

Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode.

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Yeah....and no one abuses power when they get to this duly elected office!?

Johnny Skydive!