>
> More than a pair of fractures, several, in fact: an arm and several
> ribs, at last count. They are still working on him, on hold in
> the 'green zone'. eric.
>
Mario responds:
Eric,
The fact that you are ruing unfounded rumors of fractured arms and ribs shows
how far Iraq has come since their liberation from Saddam Hussain, when this
ungrateful maniac would have been dispatched to meet with Allah before leaving
the interview
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In the 'green zone' was my slant, so sorry. The original 'work up'
occurred right next door to the Bush press room, with US reporters describing
screams, and a blood stained floor. He was seized by Alawi's personal guard (Al
Dawa-las ! ) and has not been in US custody at any point since his seizure.
I agree with a Times reader who pointed out that Bush is "the President of
every American when he travels abroad", so the affront is to the country.Iraqis
saw a violation of Arab rules that govern conduct toward a guest, with the
reporters in the role of hosts, not political opponents. 'East is East',
Mario, the General in the coup attempt against Hasan was brought to the palace
for coffee with the king the day he was shot. A picture was made available to
the press. eric.
