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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-01-03 12:46 PM
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Irakspeak--handy translations
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IRAKSPEAK: HANDY TRANSLATIONS
Copyright: Eric S. Margolis, 2003


July 27, 2003


It's very difficult keeping up with Mideast news due to the Orwellian
language coming from Washington. So here's a handy list of key terms in Iraqspeak,
translated into simple English.

Liberation - Invasion.

Coalition - The US and British invaders, plus some troops from rent-a-nations
like Romania and Poland. In the past, `the coalition' would have been called
Imperial Forces and mercenary auxiliaries.

Dictator - A ruler you don't like, or who does not cooperate.

Statesman - A cooperative dictator.

Stability - when things go the way Uncle Sam likes, ie the status quo.

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newyawker99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-01-03 02:28 PM
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whoYaCallinAlib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-01-03 02:33 PM
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2. Absolutely, positively excellent post!
I'm printing out copies now to hand out. Thanks!!
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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-01-03 04:06 PM
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3. You're welcome!
I thought it was pretty good!
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