It is good to think there are friends in Arabia that are unafraid to be concerned for Americans. The government here and in France will take the information seriously and decide the threat that actually exists. What is most important is Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi cared and was unafraid. It was a very generous expression of friendship and mutual concern.
September 25, 2014
By Jamie Schram, Rebecca Harshbarger and Gillian Kleiman
The NYPD beefed up subway security (click here) on Thursday following a dire warning from Iraq’s prime minister that Islamic State terrorists are plotting an attack on transit systems in New York City and Paris.
September 25, 2014
By Jamie Schram, Rebecca Harshbarger and Gillian Kleiman
The NYPD beefed up subway security (click here) on Thursday following a dire warning from Iraq’s prime minister that Islamic State terrorists are plotting an attack on transit systems in New York City and Paris.
Hundreds of extra cops were put on overtime, with a heavy presence around Yankee Stadium as throngs of New Yorkers took the subways to see Derek Jeter’s last game in The Bronx....
The USA is leading a rather remarkable change in the activities of all Arab nations. I am proud of all of the countries that have joined the USA in it's concern for all the people of Arabia and the Middle East. It has been a long time this country, Arabia and Europe has had a friendly relationship, but, not without such terrible troubles both here and abroad.
It was remarkable to realize Saudi Arabia has a crowned prince and Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri from the United Arab Emirates were flying into battle. The USA has been deprived of knowing such dedication ran so deep in Arabia. It does the heart good to realize how old perceptions can be quickly discarded as myth to a new and wonderful group of nations.
I truly believe if the coalition remains committed and strong we can all remove some of the most desperately evil from the land forever.
I wish them all safety and well being and their families to be proud of their self-less dedication. I welcome a new day where all nations of the world care this deeply about each other to subscribe to lasting peace.
September 26, 2014
By Terry Atlas
The USA is leading a rather remarkable change in the activities of all Arab nations. I am proud of all of the countries that have joined the USA in it's concern for all the people of Arabia and the Middle East. It has been a long time this country, Arabia and Europe has had a friendly relationship, but, not without such terrible troubles both here and abroad.
It was remarkable to realize Saudi Arabia has a crowned prince and Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri from the United Arab Emirates were flying into battle. The USA has been deprived of knowing such dedication ran so deep in Arabia. It does the heart good to realize how old perceptions can be quickly discarded as myth to a new and wonderful group of nations.
I truly believe if the coalition remains committed and strong we can all remove some of the most desperately evil from the land forever.
I wish them all safety and well being and their families to be proud of their self-less dedication. I welcome a new day where all nations of the world care this deeply about each other to subscribe to lasting peace.
September 26, 2014
By Terry Atlas
While the U.S. says the fight against Islamic State (click here) may take years, Iraq’s prime minister said he urged President Barack Obama to make the airstrikes “quick and decisive” so Iraq doesn’t become like Pakistan or Yemen.
In an interview yesterday, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said a prolonged military conflict would draw new fighters to Islamic State, further endanger civilians and complicate his efforts to unify the country based on a more inclusive central government.
Abadi said maintaining Iraq’s sovereign authority over airstrike decisions is important to avoid the kind of situation in Yemen and Pakistan where the U.S.“will hit any target they see fit, and that can lead to mistakes.” In those countries, U.S. airstrikes against militant targets have been blamed for civilian casualties, stirring a popular backlash....
I have to agree. I think the protracted war in Iraq and Afghanistan has acted to prolong it's own purpose. The more entrenched the war became the longer it went on and the more jihadists found their playground.
Thank you for a second time.
