Possible chemical attack in Iraq

[bmulligan]

Some of the policemen began bleeding from the ears and nose after the meal, said Jassim al-Atwan, an inspector for the Environment Ministry, who was serving as a liaison in the investigation between the Health Ministry and the base, located in the town of Numaniyah.

"Hundreds of soldiers were poisoned after taking food and water in the iftar," Wasit Gov. Hamad al-Latif told the Associated Press, referring to the meal that breaks the sunrise-to-sunset fast during the Islamic holy month. "Investigations are under way to determine the cause."


Well, there's one way to make sure there's no police around to prevent you from being a murderous thug - poison their food. I can't think of any naturally occuring food poisoning that makes one bleed from the ears and mouth, but then again, life is full of coincidences.

 

[mykevermin]

[quote name='bmulligan']Well, there's one way to make sure there's no police around to prevent you from being a murderous thug [/quote]

Ooo! I know the answer to that! I know! I know! Make the police murderous thugs too!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4266304.stm

"Mr Rubaie told Newsnight: "Our Iraqi security forces in general, and these in particular and in many parts of Iraq, I have to admit that they have been penetrated by some of the insurgents, some of the terrorists as well, so I can't deny this.""

I can't think of any naturally occuring food poisoning that makes one bleed from the ears and mouth, but then again, life is full of coincidences.

The question then is, of course, this: what do you know about food poisoning that makes you an expert at concluding this was a chemical attack?

What a draedfully misleading thread title.

 

[bmulligan]

It's a shame that you would choose to condemn these hundreds of soliers as being murderous thugs becuase of your prejudiced belief that all Iraqi police must be terrorists. You shouldn't be painting with that broad brush you lovingly accuse others of doing. I'm ashamed of you, myke. The next thing you may start believing is that the entire Islamic world is full of terrorists as well.

 

[mykevermin]

[quote name='bmulligan']It's a shame that you would choose to condemn these hundreds of soliers as being murderous thugs becuase of your prejudiced belief that all Iraqi police must be terrorists.[/quote]

I didn't say that, Mr. Hannity. I was pointing out that there is ample evidence that insurgents are immersing themselves into the new democratic social structure; let me add to this by saying that it would be foolish for insurgents to kill their own in this manner.

If you want to criticize me for something, select something other than my skepticism of unsubstantiated claims you made.

You shouldn't be painting with that broad brush you lovingly accuse others of doing. I'm ashamed of you, myke. The next thing you may start believing is that the entire Islamic world is full of terrorists as well.

:sigh: Again, Sean, you're a great American. I just want you to know that.

When's Toby Keith coming back on the show? Or Zell Miller? Man, that guy cracks me up. Newt Gingrich can be a bit of a jerk, though I 100% agree with him. And you, of course[/sarcasm]

So, I shall glean from your reply that you are NOT an expert on food poisoning? Glad to be clear on that.

 

[Cheese]

I don't think it's any secret that large elements Iraqi police are being used as Secular/Sunni militia controlled by members of the Gov't. You ever wonder why there's a bombing at a police station one day and a bombing at a Shiite mosque the next? Or is that a cowinkiedink?

That doesn't condone poisoning them, but perhaps puts it in perspective.

 

[CocheseUGA]

It's hard to take anyone seriously when there's a smartass remark involved.

 

[Noodle Pirate!]

Sounds a bit like rat poison. I read that an Australia firm contracted it to locals so it's quite possible it was on purpose. Although I think it would be easier to hide it in the food then the water.

 

[Maklershed]

[quote name='bmulligan']
I can't think of any naturally occuring food poisoning that makes one bleed from the ears and mouth, but then again, life is full of coincidences.[/quote]
You've never been to a Hardees?

 

[E-Z-B]

What's to say that the food and water didn't spoil in iraq? How do we know how santitized things are over there?

 

[PKRipp3r]

[quote name='Maklershed']You've never been to a Hardees?[/QUOTE]

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