I'm guessing they'll storm the Najaf shrines Friday Night...

[Junkdrawer]

that seems to be the MO of this group:

Too late for the Friday newscasts.

Markets are closed.

Gives them Sunday to spin it before Markets open Monday.

[TrustingDog]

1. I've noticed that too... n/t

[Junkdrawer]

2. They've threatened to do this before, but with Negroponte...

in place, they just may be stupid enough to do it. I've also noticed a big uptick in the "they asked for it" talk.

Then again, it could all be psych ops to try to get Sadr to surrender, but it looks bad this go round.

[Junkdrawer]

3. PS: Land falling (Major??) Hurricane Friday night...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ftp/graphics/AT03/refresh/AL0304W+GIF/121453W.gif

[TrustingDog]

4. so they'll be using the hurricane for cover....

for their atrocities in Najaf?
that what you mean?

I could see that being done, easily

[Junkdrawer]

5. A little opportunism...

Just to be clear, I am NOT saying anyone CAUSED this hurricane for this purpose.

But a MAJOR Friday night diversion doesn't come along that often, :scared:

[allemand]

6. And it's in the best Olympic spirit too...

Oh, the opening ceremony is on Friday night too. What a coincidence ! :eyes:

[Junkdrawer]

7. Now THAT speaks to a cold blooded plan...

Perhaps the timing of this offensive was in the cards for a while.