A Weblog of Centrist Voices in American Politics
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July 29, 2004Muslim Troops?This is an excellent idea, and a very important time for it. The plan, apparently, is to draw a force from Muslim nations that aren't immediate neighbors of Iraq, and therefore lack the kind of history of conflict that could stoke suspicions. Countries being mentioned include Pakistan, Malaysia, Algeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Morocco. The Saudis are taking direct responsibility for this proposal, but something tells me U.S. diplomacy is finally achieiving results. It's better to let the Saudis take credit for it, because it needs to seem like their choice instead of our request. Posted by William Swann at July 29, 2004 07:08 PMComments
Egypt proposed this earlier without the "US out!" clause and was shamed into silence. Posted by: Tully at July 30, 2004 01:29 AMThis reminds me of one of the very few Kerry gaffs. Late last year sometime he was quoted saying that we ought to get "muslim speaking troops" involved with us in Iraq. (g) Posted by: Kevin at July 30, 2004 01:34 AMLOL! It's tough to stay smart on the primary trail when you can't possibly get enough sleep. Posted by: Tully at July 30, 2004 02:00 AM |
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