Iraq may use Chemical attack in Baghdad

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:17 pm

Not good, going to keep listining to news for more info

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:18 pm

Oh ****

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:19 pm

still trying to find out more info just came in, i hope they are wrong

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:20 pm

where are you hearing this? I really hate that FOX has went back to its regular format. I hope I dont get a rerun of the factor at 11:00pm

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:20 pm

Foxnews

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:20 pm

They are reporting a Chem attack may be possible.

Excerpt: U.S. officials say the Iraqi leadership has drawn "a red line" around the map of Baghdad and once American troops cross it Iraqi Republican Guards have been authorized to use chemical weapons, U.S. television networks reported on Monday.

The reports, by CNN, NBC and CBS's National Security correspondent David Martin, did not name the U.S. officials or give any further details.

NBC said its information was coming from intelligence officials who based it on intercepts of Iraqi communications.

"It's believed once U.S. ground troops cross the line drawn roughly between Karbala and Al Kut, the Republican Guards are under orders to attack with chemical weapons," NBC said.

CNN said the fact that the use of the weapons had apparently been authorized did not mean they would ultimately be used.

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:22 pm

Originally posted by Dakota
They are reporting a Chem attack may be possible.

Excerpt: U.S. officials say the Iraqi leadership has drawn "a red line" around the map of Baghdad and once American troops cross it Iraqi Republican Guards have been authorized to use chemical weapons, U.S. television networks reported on Monday.

The reports, by CNN, NBC and CBS's National Security correspondent David Martin, did not name the U.S. officials or give any further details.

NBC said its information was coming from intelligence officials who based it on intercepts of Iraqi communications.

"It's believed once U.S. ground troops cross the line drawn roughly between Karbala and Al Kut, the Republican Guards are under orders to attack with chemical weapons," NBC said.

CNN said the fact that the use of the weapons had apparently been authorized did not mean they would ultimately be used.

oh yeah I've heard that in the last few hours. Sure would ramp up this engagement PDQ!!!

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:22 pm

Originally posted by Dakota
They are reporting a Chem attack may be possible.

Excerpt: U.S. officials say the Iraqi leadership has drawn "a red line" around the map of Baghdad and once American troops cross it Iraqi Republican Guards have been authorized to use chemical weapons, U.S. television networks reported on Monday.

The reports, by CNN, NBC and CBS's National Security correspondent David Martin, did not name the U.S. officials or give any further details.

NBC said its information was coming from intelligence officials who based it on intercepts of Iraqi communications.

"It's believed once U.S. ground troops cross the line drawn roughly between Karbala and Al Kut, the Republican Guards are under orders to attack with chemical weapons," NBC said.

CNN said the fact that the use of the weapons had apparently been authorized did not mean they would ultimately be used.

Yep this is what I am hearing now, it just came in so was trying to get all of the details

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:24 pm

That's why we all need to be careful before posting this stuff. You might want to re-title this thread so as to not scare the *&^%&* out of people that have family over there.

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:25 pm

Originally posted by Dakota
That's why we all need to be careful before posting this stuff. You might want to re-title this thread so as to not scare the *&^%&* out of people that have family over there.

ok but what should i call it?

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:27 pm

Ummmm....Iraq may use chemicals to defend Baghdad

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Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:28 pm

Originally posted by Dakota
Ummmm....Iraq may use chemicals to defend Baghdad

??

How that good?

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:29 pm

Does anyone know the specifics on how exactly they would go about detecting a chemical/biological attack? Do they have sensors or something...?? I would understand if symptoms were immediate but other than that..?

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:30 pm

I assume they have a variety of methods, ranging from the obvious (hm...giant cloud of gas hovering over where that missle just landed...) to the latest of high tech detection methods.

That, and the chickens...

64bit · Post by **64bit** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:31 pm

Originally posted by BIGJIMSLATE
I assume they have a variety of methods, ranging from the obvious (hm...giant cloud of gas hovering over where that missle just landed...) to the latest of high tech detection methods.

That, and the chickens...

ah yes the chickens...I forgot.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:31 pm

Yes, they have various sensors. I don't know all the exact details, but they were yakking about the sensors one day on TV.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:32 pm

Originally posted by davy19
How that good?

Much better. I have lotsa close friends in a bleeding edge Marine unit. First in kinda guys, and I'd hate to hear of them gettin gassed.

Brk · Post by **Brk** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:32 pm

It would be suicide for the Iraqis to use chemical weapons...it would render all their diplomatic bluster and protestations of innocence null and void, and would mostly likely rally global support behind the coalition's efforts.

That, or apologists would argue we coaxed them into using the weapons they've so vehemently claimed they didn't have.

Dakota · Post by **Dakota** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:32 pm

Originally posted by davy19
How that good?

Much better. We don't want anyone having a heart attack...

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:33 pm

Originally posted by Burke
That, or apologists would argue we coaxed them into using the weapons they've so vehemently claimed they didn't have.

Seems like you've already heard France's comment on the situation...

I wouldn't be surprised if even Hans Blix was criticizing the US for invading Baghdad, "forcing" them to use chemical or biological weapons that nobody could seem to find...

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:47 pm

Originally posted by BIGJIMSLATE
Seems like you've already heard France's comment on the situation...

I wouldn't be surprised if even Hans Blix was criticizing the US for invading Baghdad, "forcing" them to use chemical or biological weapons that nobody could seem to find...

Is it me, or does Hans Blix look like Mr. Magoo?

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:52 pm

Originally posted by nepenthe
Is it me, or does Hans Blix look like Mr. Magoo?

I'm not so sure if the facial similarities are jumping out at me, but they definately seem to share the same...uh...level of visual acuity...

Mr. Myopic indeed.

EDIT:
Hm...

nepenthe · Post by **nepenthe** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:07 pm

BJS,

I do see a bit of a resemblence.... Yes, it does seem to extend to the quality of his optical sense.

shant,
david

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:17 pm

I can't enter into any kind of discussion with regards to our detection methods. Let's just say that we are prepared to the hilt. And if our troops enter the city limits...rest assured, they will most likely be in MOPP 4.

What bothers me is that the innocent Iraqi people have zero defense against these WOMD. With the right winds....the use of WOMD by the Iraqi military could kill thousands of their own people.

The other thing that worries me is that if the Iraqi military uses WOMD against us.....all bets are off. We can/will respond with the most brutal force possible and that could cause an escalation that we aren't prepared for. We can't lay there and die and we can't just sit there and let him bomb us repeatedly. The rules of engagement are such that we are not targetting civilians or civilian infrastructure...but that could change should WOMD be introduced. We also can not retreat from the area because we have bypassed entire cities which still hold Iraqi military units. We could get outflanked during a retreat.

When we do attack the Republican Guard inside Baghdad, it will most likely coincide with a new storm front approaching from the west. We will remain upwind. If he launches against us...the wind will carry the materials right back on top of them. It's a risky move.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:45 am

No dead chickens...thankfully......But imho...maybe Fox was doing what it does best. Spreading fear and loathing..

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:52 am

downhill,

why are you pulling out all the old threads all of a sudden?

a bit bored huh? I can ceate some interesting debateble threads if you want, I am very good at that

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 9:56 am

These are not interesting? I find them fascinating!

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 10:24 am

Confused here...thought for a minute the war started again.

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 11:02 am

We are still waiting for that chemical attack fox news predicted lol

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:32 pm

Originally posted by schlurpee
We are still waiting for that chemical attack fox news predicted lol

Did you in some way subconciously want there to be a chemical attack where American/Coalition servicemen could have died?

dreww71 · Post by **dreww71** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:48 pm

Originally posted by UOD
Did you in some way subconciously want there to be a chemical attack where American/Coalition servicemen could have died?

Ya, I'm sure that is what he meant.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:54 pm

Originally posted by dreww71
Ya, I'm sure that is what he meant.

Well...why don't you "splain" it to us being that you have a crystal ball and know what he really meant.

Zilog B · Post by **Zilog B** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 2:08 pm

Ummm no i don't wish death on anybody. I am just saying that fox news blew everything out of proportion all through the war. They predicted a impending chemical attack that never came (of which i am glad). When i say "we're still waiting" it means that it never happened. Put away your tar & feathers folks.