reprobate

I really don't want to get into wild, unfounded speculation on the CE boards, but here's my grasping reach of the Berg murder.

The time stamp lapse could be explained by halal butchery. Butchery is a common skill in that neck of the woods, as religious prescription and proscription for meat preparation is very important and animal husbandry widespread. Halal butchery involves stabbing an animal's cartoid artery to bleed it to death, which could take some time. Blood loss would also make decapitating a living man easier.

If Berg did spend time in Iraqi police custody shortly before his abduction, then he might as well have painted a big glowing yellow Star of David on his chest. His last name and U.S. passport with Israeli visa stamps made him a walking Al Queada wet dream.

Foreign fighters have poured into Iraq over the last year, however a confirmed Al Queada presence is new. The permissive, sympathetic or collaborative Iraqi environment for Al Queada operatives and activities marks a new decline in security.

It drives me batty every time a wingnut proclaims Bush & co. is doing well in "fightin' 'terrah."

Sorry to have hijacked your journal like this, brer.

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[Edited on Nov 07, 2005 1:14PM]