EDIT: Linky - Iraqi troops now armed with chemical weapon artillery shells

[XMan]

Originally posted by: konichiwa
I wonder where they got them

It's already been stated that they didn't get VX or sarin from us.

 

[Fencer128]

Originally posted by: Morph
LMAO. Yeah, that report sounds pretty conclusive. Bwahahahahaha

Wait. There's a good chance that in a moment someone will ask you: 😉

If you trust Saddam or Bush? (Hint: I trust Bush more than Saddam - obviously! - but I'm no sheep)

and then tell you: 😉

You'll be sorry when people are dying from chemical attacks.

Andy

 

[jahawkin]

"The information is raw ? and hard to confirm ... but we are seeing -- using different methods -- that Saddam Hussein has armed troops south of Baghdad with chemical weapons," one official said.

Rock solid!!
I wonder why Faux News is the only news orginization to pick up this story...hmmmmm

 

[thraxes]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Grasshopper27
Pliablemoose,

You make an interesting point...

After this, we will have long term bases in Iraq for use in the region, something we have never had before... That is one huge side benefit to this war. No longer will we have to kiss Saudi Arabia's butt to have our forces in the region.

: ) Hopper

No longer will the US have to wander around, hat in hand asking for permission to use XXX's bases, airfields, permission for airspace use, and we'll share a 700 mile (not sure ablut the length) border with Iran (& we hate Iran).

dagerous ground... very dangerous: By doing that every muslim that has the slightest ill feeling toward the US will be driven to the open arms of dear Mr Bin Laden. Best scenario would be to keep the necessary occupation of Iraq by US troops as short as possible and instate a reconstruction force composed of troops from Kuwait, Jordan and other arab states, paid for in part by the US DoD and EU and with US and EU personell in advisory positions. In short when the fighting is done and the hardest parts of reconstruction completed assume as low a profile as possible. Let "fellow arabs" take some of the credit.

 

[Fencer128]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Hayabusarider

Originally posted by: Grasshopper27
Pliablemoose,

You make an interesting point...

After this, we will have long term bases in Iraq for use in the region, something we have never had before... That is one huge side benefit to this war. No longer will we have to kiss Saudi Arabia's butt to have our forces in the region.

: ) Hopper

That is assuming the government to be wants them there.

The government in Iraq will be the US for some time...

I think we'll give us our own bases for a lease of 99 years or so, just like Guantanamo Bay. (we don't even have a lease on GT Bay any longer, we just ignore Fidel's bitching...

Hmmm. I know that this war is about disarmament. I don't see how it gives the invading powers the automatic right to use the country as a military base? Surely it's a democratic process that should decide such things?

Andy

 

[Fencer128]

I'm talking about data gathered from Iraqi intelligence agencies, contractors, government agencies, etc's files after the invasion... Respectfully suggest you read the post not just respond with a knee jerk response.

Everything will be fishy to those that don't have an objective point of view.

I don't follow your logic there. I know this sounds bad - I'm not trying to annoy you I just don't understand this bit! It sounds like you are saying that this will all be vindicated after everything is over and that I have to trust what I'm told up until that point? Is that right? Why can't this come out now again?

I don't see that I've missed anything in your post - nor do I see the "knee-jerkness" (is that a word?) of my response. I do have an objective point of view. That's precisely why I question evidence from both sides (more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Fencer128(more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

I think we've all noticed, my point is that there appears to be no evidence to prove anything to you.

Saddam is busy raising lop ear bunnies, and the US is evil...

 

[Fencer128]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Fencer128(more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

I think we've all noticed, my point is that there appears to be no evidence to prove anything to you.

Saddam is busy raising lop ear bunnies, and the US is evil...

Right (no nearer understanding what we're talking about 😕 - bunnies? - or what the problem is).

BTW - I would have thought that if Scuds were deploying in western Iraq in preparation to strike at Isreal - maybe - a photo could be taken? That would convince me! also, what's the "(more from Saddam)" bit about?

Cheers,

Andy

 

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Fencer128

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Fencer128(more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

I think we've all noticed, my point is that there appears to be no evidence to prove anything to you.

Saddam is busy raising lop ear bunnies, and the US is evil...

Right (no nearer understanding what we're talking about 😕 - bunnies? - or what the problem is).

BTW - I would have thought that if Scuds were deploying in western Iraq in preparation to strike at Isreal - maybe - a photo could be taken? That would convince me!

Cheers,

Andy

We could start a Paypal account to send you there to inspect for yourself😀

 

[Fencer128]

We could start a Paypal account to send you there to inspect for yourself😀

I don't need *that* much evidence! 😀

Andy

 

[Sketcher]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
In a way, this is good news; it vindicates the United States and is a "finger in the face" to all those countries that thought we were full of you-know-what when we kept trying to tell them that Iraq was holding out.

May God protect those in harms way.

Roger That!, Lock -n- Load, Hit -the- Road.

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Fencer128

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Fencer128(more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

I think we've all noticed, my point is that there appears to be no evidence to prove anything to you.

Saddam is busy raising lop ear bunnies, and the US is evil...

Right (no nearer understanding what we're talking about 😕 - bunnies? - or what the problem is).

BTW - I would have thought that if Scuds were deploying in western Iraq in preparation to strike at Isreal - maybe - a photo could be taken? That would convince me! also, what's the "(more from Saddam)" bit about?

Cheers,

Andy

Right, and a photo was taken of the SCUD before it killed 60 of our men in the Gulf War in a surprise attack. U probably wouldn't believe North Korea has nukes either, unless it was dropped on your head...

 

[Bluga]

American soldiers will die.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Bluga
American soldiers will die.

But not very many. And how many Iraqi lives will be saved from future repression by Saddam? How many American citizens will be saved because terrorist groups will not be able to obtain weapons/training in Iraq?

 

[Fencer128]

Originally posted by: SP33Demon

Originally posted by: Fencer128

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Fencer128(more from Saddam actually).

Cheers,

Andy

I think we've all noticed, my point is that there appears to be no evidence to prove anything to you.

Saddam is busy raising lop ear bunnies, and the US is evil...

Right (no nearer understanding what we're talking about 😕 - bunnies? - or what the problem is).

BTW - I would have thought that if Scuds were deploying in western Iraq in preparation to strike at Isreal - maybe - a photo could be taken? That would convince me! also, what's the "(more from Saddam)" bit about?

Cheers,

Andy

And you would believe Saddam had 3 heads if it was reported 😛 (I can be sarcastic too!).

Right, and a photo was taken of the SCUD before it killed 60 of our men in the Gulf War in a surprise attack.

I'm referring to the thread the other day that claimed that Scuds were being deployed in Western Iraq to strike at Isreal. Its a big open desert. I can't see why no pictures could be provided. Strangely enough I haven't seen any link to such a story on the BBC news site...

U probably wouldn't believe North Korea has nukes either, unless it was dropped on your head...

Actually I do believe they have nukes, but you are not interested in the facts - you just want to have a go at me.

Andy

 

[SP33Demon]

Originally posted by: Bluga

American soldiers will die.

Duhhhh. That's why it's called WAR (Homer Simpson doh). That's like saying, people will slam dunk the ball in the NBA. Thanks for adding something intelligent to my day.

 

[Grasshopper27]

edit for linky

 

[fluxquantum]

Originally posted by: Morph
I'll believe this story when I see the hard evidence.

yep

 

[BeauJangles]

Many iraqis were armed with chemical weapons during the gulf war as well. All of them, however, chose not to use them (even when they were ordered) because they knew, if they did, they would face war crimes charges once the US won.

 

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: shinerburke
Good that we have targeting data......those locations are perfect targets for using a fuel air explosive....don't have to worry about disposing of the chemicals or biological agents if you just burn it all.

Oh wait....I thought Iraq didn't have any chemical or biological weapons.

FAE (fuel air explosives) are currently banned, and the US does not and will not employ them.