A Brief Respite for Iraqis


	A Brief Respite for Iraqis

AtlLiberal

7-30-2007 9:40 AM

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soccer, iraq, war

AtlLiberal says:

Even though I don't follow sports news this story brought me happiness. It seems like the Iraqis could use a break now and then.

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7-31-2007 9:41 PM

ReverendMarkCom

Are we aloud to be happy for Iraqis? "You are either with us or against us." Isn't that reason or something?

8-1-2007 11:13 AM

AtlLiberal

Are we aloud to be happy for Iraqis? "You are either with us or against us." Isn't that reason or something?

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