3 new explosions in Baghdad ( Maybe more)...NOT a repeat (Noon ET Tues)

[Khephra]

Breaking now on CNN.

[janx]

1. Not this again...

Just like yesterday.

[Khephra]

3. yeah

I was afraid that this would get locked since the news was so similar.

[Walt Starr]

2. Shit, they're taking control of the night

IIRC, Charlie controlled the night, too.

The most important advantage we have had over guerilla insurgency in Iraq was that we were supposed to be in control of the night.

[janx]

7. Yep. The night-vision goggles, etc.

They are getting bolder and bolder about these night attacks.

[janx]

4. At least CNN is paying attention to it this time.

What is going on over there?

[northernsoul]

5. how sad is that you had to emphasize NOT A REPEAT

Didn't W once say something about how he was getting sick old reruns?

[Khephra]

8. You're telling me!

I just came in from lunch and had to tripple check that I wasn't watching one of my tapes of news by mistake.

[Spazito]

6. Here is a link to AP via Yahoo

Huge Explosions Rock Central Baghdad
7 minutes ago

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=716&e=1&u=/ap/20031104/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

[Judi Lynn]

15. Thanks for the Yahoo article

Found this interesting:

Meanwhile, Spain, one of America's closest allies in Iraq (news - web sites), announced it was withdrawing most of its diplomats from Baghdad because of deteriorating security, as guerrillas fired grenades at a hotel filled with Americans in the north and killed a U.S. soldier in the capital.


Foreign Minister Ana Palacio said the Spanish Embassy will remain open, however all but four of the 29-member staff would leave, most for Amman, Jordan. Spain has about 1,300 soldiers in Iraq and was one of the strongest supporters of the U.S.-led invasion,


"We have taken staff out of Baghdad temporarily given that it is a very complicated moment," Palacio said in Berlin. Spaniards working for the U.S.-led Coalition Provisional Authority will stay, the Spanish Defense Ministry said without giving their number.


Spain became the third coalition member to withdraw diplomats from Iraq due to stepped up insurgent attacks. Last month, Bulgaria and the Netherlands moved their diplomats to Jordan, also citing worsening security. (snip/...)

Bush has spent so much time, even Jeb, courting Aznar.

[ParanoidPat]

9. Google news search has a link to.....

.....Huge Explosions Rock Central Baghdad
Macon Telegraph, GA - 4 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Huge explosions rocked central Baghdad late Tuesday and smoke could
be seen rising close to the compound used as a ... Four large explosions ...

but you get a 'Story not found' page! :wtf:

[salin]

10. Does anyone recall a story back in late May/early June

from a Mideast news source - but that was never carried elsewhere or confirmed -

that essentially claimed that Saddam Hussien had - in preparation for the American attack - purged top folks and placed very loyal folks - spread them around - to start a set of coordinated attacks during 'holidays' - that at the time were speculated to be the 4th of July holidays.

Since the first coordinated bombing attack - that story (I barely remember it and wouldn't know where to look for it) has been kicking around in the back of my memory. I think it was OUR speculation that the 'holiday' refered to the US up and coming 4th of July... (nice western lens on reading stories)....

[tinnypriv]

11. SKY NEWS: 3 explosions *inside* US HQ compound in Baghdad (nt)

[janx]

12. Yeah, CNN is reporting that something landed inside the

compound, but the compound is apparently very large.

[markses]

13. If there's smoke rising from inside the compound

Then the round hit *something*...

[janx]

17. That would be my assumption too--but news from there

is slow in coming. The Coalition press folks aren't too anxious to share what's going on, so the reporters have to try and piece things together on the ground outside after talking to witnesses.

[jayfish]

28. "Smoke Coming From The MAIN Coalition Provisional Authority Building.

Unfortunately I had to go here to get any useful info from the Murcan media.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,102114,00.html

Either CNN and MSNBC just don't give a damn about their web news or Faux has some special access not provided to other outlets. Both thoughts suck.

Jay

[Beetwasher]

31. They Are Getting Better and Better W/ Their Aim

It comes w/ experience and experience comes because we can't catch these guys, so they get to do it over and over again...

[Khephra]

14. Did Bush just speak somewhere?

It's starting to seem like there's a major attack after each one of his speeches these days.

[whatelseisnew]

33. I heard (w/i last hr) he was flying over California (n/t)

[Journeyman]

46. Yea, kheph, it used to be only the Stock Market fell. . .

when Chimpy spoke. Now it's mortars and RPGs. Ah, give me those heady days of only a bad economy!

[jmcgowanjm]

16. Amazing-Iraqi Councilman being interviewed when explosions heard

He didn't even flinch.

These guys have been in a warzone for 22 years.

[jus_the_facts]

18. No remorse no repent...we don't care what it meant......

...another day....another death...another sorrow....another breath....WAR WITHOUT END! :evilfrown:

on edit...from Metallica's~NO REMORSE...off KILL 'EM ALL 1983

[jayfish]

21. Perfect Sentiment. -NT-

Jay

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

19. shock and awe... iraqi style

[rdub]

20. More progress breaking out...

They must really hate all this freedom we are trying to bring them ;)

-Deckard

[Rose Siding]

22. Were the ones from yesterday ever explained?

Was anyone hurt?

[UpInArms]

24. short blurb regarding yesterday's bombings

http://www.timesdaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20031104/API/311040745

excertp:

It was the second straight night of heavy explosions in the center of the Iraqi capital. About three mortars impacted on the city late Monday. U.S. authorities said at least one hit a U.S. Army base but caused no damage or casualties.

[janx]

27. No, and No--if that makes any sense.

The news of those just dropped off, but it was reported that there were no injuries or casualties.

The reporting in this instance, however, seems more aggressive. Television news is actually paying attention, perhaps because the explosion(s) happened inside the compound this time.

[ParanoidPat]

23. Link to The Guardian

Huge Explosions Rock Central Baghdad


Tuesday November 4, 2003 5:01 PM

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Huge explosions rocked central Baghdad late Tuesday and smoke could be seen rising close to the compound used as a headquarters of the U.S. occupation.

Four large explosions could be heard about 7:45 p.m. along the Tigris River. The smoke appeared coming from the northern end of the sprawling U.S. compound near the al-Jamhuriya Bridge which crosses the Tigris.

There was no immediate word available from U.S. military officials.

<snip>

Not much more.....yet. :evilfrown:

On Edit: More from KATU (ABC 2)

<snip>

The U.S. military command confirmed two impacts in the city center but did not say where. Iraqi police said two of the rounds impacted in the U.S.-controlled "green zone," a one-square-mile area along the western bank of the Tigris where the coalition headquarters is located.

<snip>

[Snellius]

25. All these attacks and they can't even find who's doing it

This the urban guerilla warfare that everyone warned about. And all the troops and all the money and all the tanks and all the cruise missles will do no good.

[janx]

29. Yes, unfortunately. And it could be endless.

Q-U-A-G-M-I-R-E.

[monkeyboy]

26. "War:

it's Faaan-tastic!"

[leftchick]

30. 2 Mortars inside the compound! Yahoo...

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=514&e=1&u=/ap/20031104/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

<snip>
Four large explosions could be heard about 7:45 p.m., and smoke could be seen rising from the northern end of the U.S. compound near the al-Jamhuriya Bridge over the Tigris River.

The U.S. military command confirmed two impacts in the city center but did not say where. Iraqi police said two of the rounds impacted in the U.S.-controlled "green zone," a one-square-mile area along the western bank of the Tigris where the coalition headquarters is located.

It was the second straight night of heavy explosions in the center of the Iraqi capital. About three mortars impacted on the city late Monday. U.S. authorities said at least one hit a U.S. Army base but caused no damage or casualties.

[Ashcroft Kutcher]

32. They should just start reporting

when there isn't any explosions. "This just in....no explosions have happened in the last 25 minutes in Bahgdad...now Scott Peterson and what he thought about Hurricane Floyd.

[bushisanidiot]

34. If CNN is Reporting 3 Explosions, You Can Bet It Was At Least 5

AWOL's cronie reporters need to jump ship and start reporting the facts.

[TacticalPeek]

35. RumDum:

"It's the same picture of some bomb blowing something up, and you see it 20 times and you think, my goodness, were there that many bombs? (after pausing for laughter) Is it possible that there were that many bombs in the whole country?"

My goodness, indeed.

[janx]

36. CNN reports at least 3 people were hit.

. Injuries.

[leftchick]

37. Iraqi police are being more forthcoming than US command...

<snip>
Four large explosions could be heard about 7:45 p.m., and smoke could be seen rising from the northern end of the one-square-mile zone near the al-Jamhuriya Bridge over the Tigris River.

The U.S. military command confirmed two mortar impacts in the city center but did not say where. Iraqi police said two of the rounds landed in the Green Zone.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=716&e=1&u=/ap/20031104/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq

....why am I not surprised?

[Beetwasher]

38. These Attacks Are Hitting the HEART of the American Presence

This compound should be the most securely defended installation in the country, right? This is HQ for the whole war effort. Am I correct about this?

There is not a single place in the whole country that is safe. They can get us anywhere.

[janx]

39. Yes.

.

[janx]

40. It appears that they're trying to get to the main palace with

their rocket fire. I'm sure they'll be back tomorrow night, if not tonight.

It is amazing that this "secure" area is the area of attacks at the present time.

[grasswire]

44. on one network...

....a bit ago, the in-country reporter said that Monday's attack hit the 7th Cavalry quarters but no one was hurt. I suppose giving that information was a slip of the tongue.

[jayfish]

45. So Much For Relaxing The Curfews.

They know how to push all of our buttons and in turn make the "flower throwing" types hate us as well. Truly sad.

Jay

[ElsewheresDaughter]

41. could be rockets or mortars ..Pentagon orders "complete Press blackout!"

[Beetwasher]

43. Press Blackout of what?

Of this incident or of everything?

It must be very bad...Maybe some top officials were hit?

[ElsewheresDaughter]

48. of this iccident...Pentagon ordered complete press blackout

fuckers!

[Dhalgren]

53. Where did the bit about a "press blackout" come from?

I looked, but couldn't find it.

[Sideways]

42. My Tiny Voice Here On The Arab Street Suggests New And BIG Money

And arms flowing into Iraq. We are into the second week of Ramadan and tradtionally money goes to Plaestine during this holy month but I will submit that below the radar Arab states are now funding Iraq.

NOT covert forces pouring across the borders but ARAB money assisting the Iraqis. Big difference and one our state department is unwilling to recognize. You guys do realize that Saudi Arabia is the worlds largest arms buyer. Sorry no link but it is a fact.

Hey I just live here in the ME and I don't purport to be an expert but I think the US is being played by the house of Saud and Iran.

It is complex (as in aren't the Saudis our allies and don't they all hate the Iranians and of course Saddam) but in chess and war all bets are off.

Bets are off folks. The worm is turning.

[grasswire]

47. are you saying....

....that the US was manipulated into a quagmire? For what purpose?

[Mz Pip]

51. One point Wes Clark

made about just this thing in a PBS interview was that there were regional dynamics in play here. Syria and Iran have a stake in keeping things going in Iraq because they are worried that once Iraq is calm the US will start in on them.

MzPip
:dem:

[Sideways]

52. Yes. And I'm not sure why.

But I think we should keep our eyes on Saudi Arabia. One should always follow the money and they have it in spades. And they are in deep internal turmoil. There has been chatter for months about the house of Saud breaking apart.

This I fear is much deeper than Iraqi oil. I am following the cash.

[janx]

49. It comes as no surprise. None of this does.

Most of us predicted as much.

[jayfish]

50. Is That In Dollar Value Or Tonnage?

SA has a very expensive air force. Also, I don't dispute your assertion but a link would be nice.

Jay