Former Iraqi sounds off

[leftupnorth]

Check this out:
http://www.gaylordheraldtimes.com/articles/2006/06/14/news/top_stories/top_stories03.txt
The article starts off sounding like the guy is praising the war at first, but then you get to this part......
Excerpts:

“It is good now that Saddam is gone, but the situation is worse now,” Alaredy said.

He said most of the Iraqi population believes the United States and coalition forces are responsible for the disruption and chaos found in the country - many holding the belief the American government is even funding the activities of Al-Queda. He is also of that opinion.

“From the oldest person to the smallest child, they will tell you the United States is behind Al-Queda,” he said. “Bush is there for one reason and one reason only - oil. People believe that the new government is doomed to fail as long as the United States is involved. The perception among the people is that the United States is the cause of all of the troubles and once they leave things will improve.

“Our culture is very old and has been intact for hundreds of years,” Alaredy said of Iraq. “Life is stable for most people in Iraq, and the society will eventually stabilize itself much as it has in the past.”

my town is SOOO right wing, this guy better watch it, or these 'merkins are gonna lynch him.

[lumpy]

1. We should have more input from the

Iraqi people how they view the distruction of their country. A shame they are prevented from giving voice to their thoughts. Free speech in Iraq is not allowed by the powers that be.

[Jed Dilligan]

2. "Gaylord Herald"

conjures up images of some very fabulous medieval costumery.

[leftupnorth]

3. have you been to Gaylord?

what does this word conjure up? - Alpenfest

[Jed Dilligan]

4. Never even heard of it...

The idea of someone being gay, a lord, and a herald to boot just conjures up lots of feathers and sequins in my mind.

[Lefty48197]

5. When I think of Gaylord, I think of the elk herd

...and Tin Shanty Bridge Rd.

[leftupnorth]

7. yes, you have been to Gaylord

shroomin or just lookin?

[Lefty48197]

9. Elk spottin'

and driving those trails in the Pigeon River area.

[TahitiNut]

10. "Gay El Rancho"

A dude ranch, no less, outside Gaylord - the site of my high school's senior class trip (Class of '61).
I just love that name. :rofl: Absolutely nothing Hispanic about it and nothing 'gay' either. :silly:

[yella_dawg]

6. The US is behind Al-CIAda?

What kind of goofball would suggest that the US is behind Al-CIAda? We aggressively sought out their leader and offed him. We steadfastly refused to remove US bases from Saudi Arabia like Al-CIAda insisted. We have consistently denied them a place for training operatives. What a maroon!

[leftupnorth]

8. apparently

most of the people in this guys circle of friends and family think this. it doesn't matter if it is true or not, it just matters that they think it.

wow, we have a long way to go.