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[Eliko]

I am sure most of us will appreciate the magnanimity of Moqtada Al Sadr in controlling the forces of the 'Mahdi Army' recently, his gesture has allowed the safe withdrawal of troops from a hopeless position to one of relative safety without bloodshed.

Hopefully we will now see the safe return of our troops, providing they are allowed to fly out of the region they now occupy.

Not such a pretty picture for the main aggressors I fear, the US forces will not be able to retreat now since the route of entry is under the control of opposing forces, they will either have to head North and beg assistance from Turkey, negotiate with Syria, (which they are already doing). OR, consider the sensible option and surrender.

There is also the option of attacking Iran of course, that way they may be able to drag other nations into their mess, assuming they can convince them that Iran has weapons of mass destruction.

Quite an interesting turn of events, quite embarrassing I reckon.

[phoenix]

I am sure most of us will appreciate the magnanimity of Moqtada Al Sadr in controlling the forces of the 'Mahdi Army' recently, his gesture has allowed the safe withdrawal of troops from a hopeless position to one of relative safety without bloodshed.

Hopefully we will now see the safe return of our troops, providing they are allowed to fly out of the region they now occupy.

Not such a pretty picture for the main aggressors I fear, the US forces will not be able to retreat now since the route of entry is under the control of opposing forces, they will either have to head North and beg assistance from Turkey, negotiate with Syria, (which they are already doing). OR, consider the sensible option and surrender.

There is also the option of attacking Iran of course, that way they may be able to drag other nations into their mess, assuming they can convince them that Iran has weapons of mass destruction.

Quite an interesting turn of events, quite embarrassing I reckon.

. . . Without meaning to sound too insular, would Turkey expect a return favour from the US to satisfy its "wants"

Pip-pip
Phoenix

[Eliko]

phoenix, Absolutely !!, Oh the joys of political chicanery, Cyprus will be the paymaster mate.

Here's the rub, 'America Saved By Cyprus !!'

[phoenix]

phoenix, Absolutely !!, Oh the joys of political chicanery, Cyprus will be the paymaster mate.

Here's the rub, 'America Saved By Cyprus !!'

. . . but . . .but . . . but . . . Eliko, are you suggesting Cyprus will be the sacrificial lamb

Sob sob
Phoenix

[Eliko]

phoenix, the Cypriots could well be the saviours of the world, a fitting tribute to us all mate, (as foretold by 'Old Reeoo centuries ago).

[phoenix]

phoenix, the Cypriots could well be the saviours of the world, a fitting tribute to us all mate, (as foretold by 'Old Reeoo centuries ago).

Yes, I know Cyprus has a Higher, Ethereal purpose, but I will reserve judgment on the cost to Cyprus should Turkey and US strike up a partnership.

Desperately would like to see the US and UK withdraw, but Turkey is not going to help the US without making demands on what it wants for itself..... and we all know it wants Cyprus.

Or, is that "glass - half - empty" way of looking at it?

Pessimism - pessimism
Phoenix

[miltiades]

I am sure most of us will appreciate the magnanimity of Moqtada Al Sadr in controlling the forces of the 'Mahdi Army' recently, his gesture has allowed the safe withdrawal of troops from a hopeless position to one of relative safety without bloodshed.

Hopefully we will now see the safe return of our troops, providing they are allowed to fly out of the region they now occupy.

Not such a pretty picture for the main aggressors I fear, the US forces will not be able to retreat now since the route of entry is under the control of opposing forces, they will either have to head North and beg assistance from Turkey, negotiate with Syria, (which they are already doing). OR, consider the sensible option and surrender.

There is also the option of attacking Iran of course, that way they may be able to drag other nations into their mess, assuming they can convince them that Iran has weapons of mass destruction.

Quite an interesting turn of events, quite embarrassing I reckon.

As usual a load of rubbish from Eliko !

[devil]

I've requested this be moved to a more appropriate board.

[Eliko]

phoenix, the Cypriots could well be the saviours of the world, a fitting tribute to us all mate, (as foretold by 'Old Reeoo centuries ago).

Yes, I know Cyprus has a Higher, Ethereal purpose, but I will reserve judgment on the cost to Cyprus should Turkey and US strike up a partnership.

Desperately would like to see the US and UK withdraw, but Turkey is not going to help the US without making demands on what it wants for itself..... and we all know it wants Cyprus.

Or, is that "glass - half - empty" way of looking at it?



phoenix, I think that ultimately the US will be FORCED to withdraw, they will of course adopt the role of 'Victor' in some way (if possible) but the truth will out.

As to Cyprus, the outcome of negotiations could well be a blessing in disguise, the ordinary folk of any nation are of no consequence when the politicians get dealing with each other, we all know that and there is little point in denying the fact.

Since we are of the ordinary class, it will make little difference to us in the long run, we mostly seek to live peaceful lives and we ARE the people.

On a lighter note, I am sure you have read the bible and are familiar with much of it, you will know the story of the 'Sacrificial Lamb' and I am sure you will appreciate the humour when I point out the following:-

When the 'Bush' was burning, the good Lord supplied the 'Lamb' as a means of extrication from a tricky situation.

The 'Bush' of today's scenario has had his 'Goolies' well singed by now I reckon, perhaps Cyprus WILL be the modern day 'Lamb', it looks very much like it.

Better move fast though, the good Lord should not be kept waiting too long.

[Floda]

phoenix, I think that ultimately the US will be FORCED to withdraw, they will of course adopt the role of 'Victor' in some way (if possible) but the truth will out.

As to Cyprus, the outcome of negotiations could well be a blessing in disguise, the ordinary folk of any nation are of no consequence when the politicians get dealing with each other, we all know that and there is little point in denying the fact.

Since we are of the ordinary class, it will make little difference to us in the long run, we mostly seek to live peaceful lives and we ARE the people.

On a lighter note, I am sure you have read the bible and are familiar with much of it, you will know the story of the 'Sacrificial Lamb' and I am sure you will appreciate the humour when I point out the following:-

When the 'Bush' was burning, the good Lord supplied the 'Lamb' as a means of extrication from a tricky situation.

The 'Bush' of today's scenario has had his 'Goolies' well singed by now I reckon, perhaps Cyprus WILL be the modern day 'Lamb', it looks very much like it.

Better move fast though, the good Lord should not be kept waiting too long.

Looks like the 'Goolies' have been well singed (as was predicted) although the 'Lamb' has yet to be placed upon the sacrificial table.

With the 'Brits' being given their marching orders, who can tell what the Yanks will now conjure up as an excuse for their murderous occupation of an innocent nation ?.

Food for thought over the Christmas period, LEST WE FORGET.

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