# Iraqi Group Threatens to Kill Zarqawi - about damned time **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 6, 2004, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790 "2004-07-06T15:33:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/1 "2004-07-06T15:33:38Z")
[Iraqi Group Threatens to Kill Zarqawi](http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,124763,00.html) > [@](#): > > BAGHDAD, Iraq — A group of armed, masked Iraqi men threatened Tuesday to kill Jordanian militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi if he did not immediately leave the country, accusing him of murdering innocent Iraqis and defiling the Muslim religion. It’s about damned time the Iraqi ppl started standing up to this thug. IMHO, this is a huge step in the right direction. ---
**Author:** ![Evil\_One](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/45deac/32.png) [@Evil\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_One)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/2 "2004-07-06T15:41:21Z")
It will be interesting to see which news outlets run this story and which do not. ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/3 "2004-07-06T15:56:17Z")
> [@Evil One](#): > > It will be interesting to see which news outlets run this story and which do not. Courtesy [fark.com](http://fark.com) [http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040706.w2iraq0706/BNStory/International/](http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040706.w2iraq0706/BNStory/International/) ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/4 "2004-07-06T16:44:13Z")
That guy on the right? With the fake looking RPG and the ill fitting hood? I could swear that is Carl Rove. You see that watch? And that guy on the left with the AK? Do you see how his hood kinda pokes out around the ears? I’m not saying…I’m just saying… ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/5 "2004-07-06T16:49:19Z")
> [@Evil One](#): > > It will be interesting to see which news outlets run this story and which do not. Well I did a quick look at 11:30 CDST and the story was being carried by the following: USA Today MSNBC ABC No sign of it on the following: CNN (I’m shocked) CBS NY Times (shocked again) ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/6 "2004-07-06T17:21:51Z")
Damn! I’m still kicking myself for not getting in on the “ground floor” of the Baghdad Hood Concession! :smack: * * * Overheard in the public restroom: “That’ll leave a skidmark all the way to the treatment plant!” ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/7 "2004-07-06T17:55:34Z")
I wonder what this group’s reaction is going to be when they find out that Al Zarqawi has been in US custody for a year or so? Apparently they have never heard of certain US groups penchants for “October Surprises” (although this year it will be no later than August). ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/8 "2004-07-06T19:56:56Z")
You know you’re a scumbag when you start pissing off other militants. ---
**Author:** ![Jurph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/50afbb/32.png) [@Jurph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jurph)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/9 "2004-07-06T20:12:00Z")
Wow, looks like Zarqawi’s polling numbers are down! Those militants are so fickle, and so pesky! Sounds like Zarqawi needs to find himself a Marsh Arab running-mate for the January elections; someone who brings a vibrant, Southern character to the ticket, someone who can carry Basra and the other Southern provinces. ---
**Author:** ![whitetho](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whitetho/32/1059_2.png) [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/10 "2004-07-06T23:43:19Z")
This likely is a case of “be careful what you wish for”. It sounds to me like the opening rounds of the Iraqi civil war. Lebanon’s civil war took 15 years to sort out – maybe this one will be over faster. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/11 "2004-07-07T01:01:35Z")
CNN is running the story now: [http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/07/06/iraq.main/index.html](http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/07/06/iraq.main/index.html) I agree that I won’t shed a tear when and if the dude gets blowed up, but I share **whitetho** ’s reservations. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/12 "2004-07-07T01:26:38Z")
I have never seen a shred of evidence that Zarqawi even exists. Can someone show me some? ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/13 "2004-07-07T04:28:34Z")
Umm, what? You’re not serious are you? ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/14 "2004-07-07T13:32:48Z")
Yes! It’s about time we turned Iraq over to vigilante justice! Let the Iraq/French Revolution begin! You’re not wearning a burka, off with your head! You’re wearing a burka, off with your head! Rule of law is soooooo 20th century. (I’m going back to bed.) ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/15 "2004-07-07T18:12:15Z")
While it would be better if this demand was coming from Iraqi security forces and/or newly in place government (although they are starting to get involved in taking actions againt terrorism), I still see it as a positive sign that Iraqi citizens are trying to stand up for themselves. As for the hoods and secret identities, due to the current security situation I don’t blame them not making themselves an open target. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/16 "2004-07-07T18:26:29Z")
> [@Casey1505](#): > > Umm, what? You’re not serious are you? Yes I’m serious and don’t tell me because the government says so. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/17 "2004-07-07T18:36:54Z")
Just checking. See, I had been drinking last night. When I read your post, it seemed like the most idiotic thing I have seen you post. Wasn’t sure if it was the alcohol or not. Thanks for clearing that up for me. ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/18 "2004-07-07T21:15:16Z")
Ah…so you have no proof. Not even a link to some site outside of Government control that proves his existence. ---
**Author:** ![interface2x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c0e974/32.png) [@interface2x](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/interface2x)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/19 "2004-07-07T23:02:19Z")
How about [this](http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/9EF53F67-7A94-49EE-AFDF-7C8A323BDD2E.htm)? ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2004, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790/20 "2004-07-07T23:16:34Z")
Ten bucks says that’s not good enough. While we’re proving Zarqawi’s existence, I don’t recall ever seeing a shred of evidence proving that **Reeder** exists. Maybe he’s just here to build landing strips for gay Martians, and his Bush-bashing online persona is his cover. :rolleyes: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iraqi-group-threatens-to-kill-zarqawi-about-damned-time/253790.md?page=2)