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| imokruok |
I've been away for a while. So nice to see that most of you are still around! Back to the show...
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By JOSH WILLIAMS
http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/39526.htm
January 30, 2005 -- BAGHDAD — The man replacing the mayor of Baghdad — who was assassinated for his pro-American loyalties — says he is not worried about his ties to Washington.
In fact, he'd like to erect a monument to honor President Bush in the middle of the city.
"We will build a statue for Bush," said Ali Fadel, the former provincial council chairman. "He is the symbol of freedom."
Fadel's predecessor, Ali al-Haidari, was gunned down Jan. 4 when militants opened fire on his armor-covered BMW as it traveled with a three-car convoy.
Fadel said he received numerous threats on his life as the council chairman, and expects to get many more in his new post.
"My life is cheap," Fadel said. "Everything is cheap for my country."
As Iraq prepared for a volatile election that is being watched across the world, Fadel heaped praise on the United States.
Fadel acknowledged that many in his country appear ungrateful for America's foreign assistance. He said most Iraqis are still in "shock" over the changes, and need time to adjust.
Any public monument to Bush is likely to further incense terrorist forces, who have attacked American troops and their supporters for months.
Fadel said he is undaunted.
"We have a lot of work and we are especially grateful to the soldiers of the U.S.A. for freeing our country of tyranny," Fadel said.
As for his own protection, the new mayor will be traveling in a new $150,000 SUV complete with bulletproof windows and flat-resistant tires. |
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| prolikewhoa |
| oy. did anyone else hear the thing on NPR today about the growing number of people coming forward with doubts of america's intentions with iraq? a retired us government official estimated we'll be there another 18 months at the least. goodbye social security... |
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| josh4 |
I've always wanted to use that in PDD. |
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| hardcore trancer |
| what a waste of in money that would be.They can easily spend that money for alot more useful things rather then building a statue of douchebag. |
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| shaolin_Z |
| Just shows how easy it is to buy ppl out. |
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| DrUg_Tit0 |
| Hmm, I kinda have a feeling that statue wouldn't last for a long time... |
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| Lira |
| :stongue: :stongue: :stongue: |
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| Shakka |
| Wow. It's encouraging to see so many people rooting for failure. |
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