Bush sets up the Iranian Powder Keg


	Bush sets up the Iranian Powder Keg

BobbyRutan

9-12-2007 1:54 AM

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lies, never ending wars, illegal invasions, dead us soldiers, squandered tax payer dollars, bush, republican, chickenhawks, conservatives

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The Iraqi commander in charge of the southern part of the country, General Mohan al-Furayji, said he would not hesitate to call for British help if there was an emergency.

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9-12-2007 2:11 AM

BartendingBear

More Americans will be giving their lives soon. It is all so senseless.

9-13-2007 7:28 AM

zrezvi

The propaganda machine to drum support for war against Iran is in full swing....

Meanwhile, everybody is avoiding the subject: lets chat to Iran?

9-13-2007 6:20 PM

skwirlinator

So what do the people want

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