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Originally posted by Nexus
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Mary Cheney? Shemale?
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She really does look like that tho!! Freaky!:eek:
 
A little more info for u:

BASRA: ANTI-SADDAM RIOTS

Rioting is taking place in Basra by locals opposed to Saddam Hussein, reports say.

British forces are firing on Iraqi troops who are trying to crush the uprising, the reports add.


Reporter Richard Gaisford, who is with troops just west of Basra, said British intelligence officers told him about the civil uprising.

The Scots Dragoon Guards officers told him Saddam loyalists were firing mortar rounds at the attackers.

UK troops responded by firing artillery shells at the Iraqi positions, Gaisford said.

Two large explosions have been heard in the city centre and there are reports the ruling Ba'ath Party HQ has been hit.

Gaisford said the officers had earlier told him intelligence from the southern Iraqi city suggested that local people had indicated they would welcome the Allied forces but were in fear of Saddam loyalists.

"Now it seems they have had the courage to stand up to Saddam Hussein and his regime and they will be supported by British forces," Gaisford said.

Gaisford said British troops were preparing to enter the city centre when dawn breaks in Iraq.

Sky News Foreign Editor Tim Marshall said that if the reports were true, it would be a "crucial moment" in the Iraq war.

He said it could trigger more uprisings across parts of Iraq - which the British and American governments had hoped for.

Marshall said the majority of the people around Basra were Shi'ite Muslims, who had been oppressed by Saddam's regime.

Saddam's ruling Ba'ath Party are predominantly made up of Sunni Muslims.

Earlier, British military sources said about 20 of Saddam Hussein's henchmen were killed and a key party official captured in a raid by British forces near Basra on Monday night.




Last Updated: 18:32 UK, Tuesday March 25, 2003

Sky news
 
A little more info for u:

BASRA: ANTI-SADDAM RIOTS

Rioting is taking place in Basra by locals opposed to Saddam Hussein, reports say.

British forces are firing on Iraqi troops who are trying to crush the uprising, the reports add.


Reporter Richard Gaisford, who is with troops just west of Basra, said British intelligence officers told him about the civil uprising.

The Scots Dragoon Guards officers told him Saddam loyalists were firing mortar rounds at the attackers.

UK troops responded by firing artillery shells at the Iraqi positions, Gaisford said.

Two large explosions have been heard in the city centre and there are reports the ruling Ba'ath Party HQ has been hit.

Gaisford said the officers had earlier told him intelligence from the southern Iraqi city suggested that local people had indicated they would welcome the Allied forces but were in fear of Saddam loyalists.

"Now it seems they have had the courage to stand up to Saddam Hussein and his regime and they will be supported by British forces," Gaisford said.

Gaisford said British troops were preparing to enter the city centre when dawn breaks in Iraq.

Sky News Foreign Editor Tim Marshall said that if the reports were true, it would be a "crucial moment" in the Iraq war.

He said it could trigger more uprisings across parts of Iraq - which the British and American governments had hoped for.

Marshall said the majority of the people around Basra were Shi'ite Muslims, who had been oppressed by Saddam's regime.

Saddam's ruling Ba'ath Party are predominantly made up of Sunni Muslims.

Earlier, British military sources said about 20 of Saddam Hussein's henchmen were killed and a key party official captured in a raid by British forces near Basra on Monday night.




Last Updated: 18:32 UK, Tuesday March 25, 2003

Sky news
 
British Command have just confirmed there was definately an uprising last night, and the British started shelling the Iraqi Guard, who they THink was shelling the civilian population.

All is quiet today while they discuss what to do next.
 
British Command have just confirmed there was definately an uprising last night, and the British started shelling the Iraqi Guard, who they THink was shelling the civilian population.

All is quiet today while they discuss what to do next.
 
Yep, Gerald Bull. Watched the film, was a good watch.

Bad man though, although his reasons portrayed by the film were that he saw it as such a big challenge to make such a big gun!

Doesnt make it any better though.



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Red Cresent supplies from Kuwait being given out.

Sir Galahad(sp) on way to Umm Qasar.
 
Yep, Gerald Bull. Watched the film, was a good watch.

Bad man though, although his reasons portrayed by the film were that he saw it as such a big challenge to make such a big gun!

Doesnt make it any better though.



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Red Cresent supplies from Kuwait being given out.

Sir Galahad(sp) on way to Umm Qasar.
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Oh not any kind of official news, but I am declaring CBS news reporting as pants!

I watched a report late last night that the BBC aired on their channel from CBS. The gung-ho reporter was speaking in that over the top American style, kept talking about 'US Forces this/that/etc etc'

He talked about Basra and didn't once make any reference to the fact that British forces were also heavily involved in the area.
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Especially considering British Forces are not only heavily involved in Basra, but are in Commanded most of Southern Iraq.

iirc, the massive majority of troops near Basra are British?
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Oh not any kind of official news, but I am declaring CBS news reporting as pants!

I watched a report late last night that the BBC aired on their channel from CBS. The gung-ho reporter was speaking in that over the top American style, kept talking about 'US Forces this/that/etc etc'

He talked about Basra and didn't once make any reference to the fact that British forces were also heavily involved in the area.
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Especially considering British Forces are not only heavily involved in Basra, but are in Commanded most of Southern Iraq.

iirc, the massive majority of troops near Basra are British?
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Companies bidding for the Iraq clean up process. Contraversially the burning oil well cleanup contract has already been awarded to a Texas based Oil Fire Fighting company which used to be run by Dick Cheney.... Hmm.....
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"Oil Fire Fighting company "

Sounds just about the right company to do the job imo!
 
Originally posted by Nexus
Companies bidding for the Iraq clean up process. Contraversially the burning oil well cleanup contract has already been awarded to a Texas based Oil Fire Fighting company which used to be run by Dick Cheney.... Hmm.....
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"Oil Fire Fighting company "

Sounds just about the right company to do the job imo!
 
Reporters with the US Marines reporting they have intel that a whole division of Republican Guards is travelling AWAY from Baghdad in the direction of advancing coalition troops.:eek:
 
Reporters with the US Marines reporting they have intel that a whole division of Republican Guards is travelling AWAY from Baghdad in the direction of advancing coalition troops.:eek:
 
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