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Thread #99299 Message #1977753
Posted By: Teribus
24-Feb-07 - 05:37 AM
Thread Name: BS: Harry Wales: The Human Shield
Subject: RE: BS: Harry Wales: The Human Shield
"Unfortunately the announcement that a large number of British troops are soon to be pulled out of Iraq was followed by the announcement a few days later that as soon as they get home, they are going to be shipped out to Afghanistan. Another country where they are not wanted." - Geoff the Duck, 23 Feb 07 - 03:08 PM
And
"And it looks as though the ones who are withdrawn from Iraq will get packed off to Afghanistan. Even worse than Iraq." - Strollin' Johnny, 24 Feb 07 - 05:20 AM
Complete unfounded twaddle. Do either of you have any sources that back up your idiotic contentions stated above? Although of the two the Duck's is the more idiotic, as ultimately what Strollin' Johnny says will come true in about 12 to 18 months after they have left Iraq.
It would be highly unlikely that those troops withdrawn from Iraq would be immediately redeployed to Afghanistan. The troops who were designated to relieve the 1600 men in Iraq, however may well be reassigned to Afghanistan.