The Al Rashid Hotel was just attacked - Wolfowitz is staying there

[eleny]

CNN is covering it as breaking news. The hotel, in Baghdad, was fired on. They don't know where Wolfowitz was at the time of the attack.

[Wonk]

1. LBN thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=184155&mesg_id=184155

[eleny]

2. Thanks Wonk!

[Cat Atomic]

3. I'm sure he was out flying on his broom or

sacrificing virgins at the time.

[RandomKoolzip]

5. He's unhurt.

Was led away by "security forces" according to rueters....

[BrotherBuzz]

17. Was led away by "security forces" according to reuters....

Wearing brown broadcloth pajamas. An unnamed source reported that he was complaining about a dose of Saddam's Montezuma's revenge.

[RandomKoolzip]

19. I wish!

Jeez, is it still sick and wrong to wish that he'd been taken hostage? I don't wish death on anyone, but howzabout being taken hostage? Is that immoral? Somehow, this guy's gotta learn his lesson...

[BrotherBuzz]

21. I think he's safe...

but I believe he shat his pants...

[charlie]

6. He got away unharmed

No comment...

[Skip Intro]

15. They'd be saying that now even if he wasn't unharmed

Ten to one that the report of Wolfo's safe status is based on some US official's statement.

There's no way they'd say anything other than Wolfo's ok. Tho he may be and I hope he is, dammit, but even if he wasn't, they'd never come out and say that, not this soon.

[burrowowl]

7. And the

good NEWS!
Bad news? PW still alive?
On edit: But things are hunky-dory in Irak! Yes!?

[grasswire]

9. 6-8 rockets

Turn on CNN. It's developing hot.

[grasswire]

11. it's 6 am there

eom

[FDRrocks]

16. Does PW wake up really early?

I figured even an early bird would still be brushing thier teeth.... Were they aiming for his room? or what?

[Andy_Stephenson]

12. "Mission accomplished"

:eyes:

[Supply Side Jesus]

8. reality check Paul

play with fire, you just might get blown up!

[corarose]

10. Where's Jr???

Looks like Jr is cleaning house........nod nod wink wink say no more!

[bluestateguy]

13. Paul Wolfowitz put lives at risk by visiting Iraq

he should know that holding the position he holds he would be a target, thus making conditions very dangerous everywhere he goes in Iraq.

[FDRrocks]

14. Good for him....

The man loves to bomb brown people... his life is devoid of morals.

What was the blast like, looks like two rpgs into the side of the buildings.

edit: DAMNIT!

[smallprint]

18. UPDATE: Wolfy to hold news conference soon...

This should be amusing...

[smallprint]

4. Wolfowitz announcement

1 American dead, more wounded

Can't guarantee safety of Al Rashid Hotel...

He was pale, shaken... his voice was wavering and weak... looked like he was in shock...

[9215]

20. What if Wolfie was captured

Should we maintain a principle of not negotiating with terrorists? :evilgrin:

[FDRrocks]

22. Hell yes...

people like him are despicable. We can put all the minorites in jail we want, yet despicable human beings like him walk free, and live rather wealthy lives.

Sadly, I remember Clinton bragging about doubling the prison population.

My god...

I'm glad that fucker was scared, maybe the terror and death he helps inflict on others will reach home! Fuck you Wolfowitz.

[Clark Can WIN]

23. kick

[SoCalDem]

24. reminder to self... never ask for a wake up call at the Al Rashid

they take it seriously :eyes:

[ShaneGR]

25. LOL

Would you prefer telephone call sir? Or Rocket Propelled Grenade through the window?

[ShaneGR]

26. They need to rename that hotel "Ubecrazystayinhere"

Seriously, first we were shooting at the reporters. Then the Iraqis were shooting at the reporters. Now the Iraqis are shooting at Wolfowitz.

[jonoboy]

27. commiserations to the family

of the one that died.

And didn't they say we keep concentrating on the bad things ?