Who would you like to see lead the rebuilding of Iraq...
- Thread starter LordOpie
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Jerry Springer. 
Mr. T
Tough but fair.
Tough but fair.
I think you just found your avatar.
I'd like to see Gallagher lead rebuilding.
GW.
Not a bad idea.
Darth Vader. He built that 2nd Death Star in just a couple of years, and that thing was the size of a small moon.
Oh, yeah -- happy birthday, Westy 
Nothing better than a Fri or Sat birthday.
Nothing better than a Fri or Sat birthday.
Sorry can't help it.Originally posted by LordOpie
no humor in my threads... ever... by anyone!
::devil::
To get serious it looks like this Jay Garner guy is going to be in charge.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&cid=540&e=1&u=/ap/20030403/ap_on_re_mi_ea/war_garner_profile_4
Administrator Ready for Postwar Iraq
Thu Apr 3, 1:23 PM ET
By NANCY BENAC, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - When Jay Garner prepared to leave Iraq (news - web sites) 12 years ago, Kurdish refugees hoisted him on their shoulders like a sports hero. Their children drew pictures to thank the U.S. major general for all he did in the post-Gulf War (news - web sites) effort to aid displaced Kurds.
Originally posted by LordOpie
Who? Do you mean Bush?Really?
Yeah man, support the president!
Just kiddin.
jean chretien
Lord Opie
Just curious, what are the 3 main religions you are referring to? I had thought Iraqi society tended to be somewhat secular?
Just curious, what are the 3 main religions you are referring to? I had thought Iraqi society tended to be somewhat secular?
I was thinking it would be a great project for the Canadians since they don't have anything else to do.
Some faceless drone. They key is to for the Iraqis to feel liberated, not occupied. An American may be problematic.
How about that Simon dude from American Idol? He has that accent thing going.
How about that Simon dude from American Idol? He has that accent thing going.
Bush Sr.
I don't know enough about the clown to say either way. I just think it will be important to get a friendly yet Iraqi controlled interem gov in place. I think they actually did a pretty good job in Afganistan and hope they follow a similar plan. Hopefully we will not forget about either countries after turning them inside out. The Afganis claim we are not supporting them enough because of our problems in Iraq, that is what put that country is such bad shape after the Soviets left, we just forgot about them after sending them $$millions of weapons.Originally posted by LordOpie
I said no humor! Arrrrrrgg! :devil:
Westy, gotcha, Jay Garner, but is that who you'd like to see?
Exxon?
Two main ethnic groups, Kurds and Arabs. The Kurds are in the North. The two main religions are Shiite (or Shia) Muslims and Sunni Muslims. The Shiite Muslims are in the South. The Shiite are the majority faction. However, Saddam and his regime is Sunni. Most Kurds consider themselves Sunni Muslims.
Saddam's government is secular in nature except for the part here he oppresses the Shiite Muslims and the Kurds (hence the Northern and Southern No Fly zones). And since it is serves his purpose to sell this as a war on Islam, instead of his dictatorship. The Iraqi people are as religious as most Muslim nations.
Heard on npr (!) a year or two ago, interviews of Iraqi's who'd emmigrated to Saudi Arabia. One guy had left because of economic reasons, but he was Christian I believe. Said something like, "saddam is the most tolerant of religions......" when the interviewer was surprised he wasn't muslim.
I think saddam loves his power more than Allah. Who cares what religion the "commoners" as long as you're on top. And when you need religious backing, start referring to Allah in your public speeches. Or your favorite political philosopher. Mine's Jesus.
I think saddam loves his power more than Allah. Who cares what religion the "commoners" as long as you're on top. And when you need religious backing, start referring to Allah in your public speeches. Or your favorite political philosopher. Mine's Jesus.
"most tolerant of religions" in the Middle East is like the "most fuel efficient SUV" in the US. (Tried to use an analogy you'd get
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Donatella Versace. Then Iraq would be glamourous.
SUV? Is that a cable channel?Originally posted by DRB
"most tolerant of religions" in the Middle East is like the "most fuel efficient SUV" in the US. (Tried to use an analogy you'd get
Ok, he said, "very tolerant..." or something to the effect of "he doesn't care."
You only wish you could get rid of him that easilyOriginally posted by rbx
jean chretien
(Off topic...have you ever seen that comic Jeremy Hotz? He's been on Just for Laughs more than once, has a couple of great bits on Chretien.)