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Old 01-15-2008, 03:53 PM   #1
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Default Snow delights residents of Baghdad

Cool or scary (environmentally)?

Snow fell on Baghdad today for the first time in living memory, delighting residents who declared it an omen of peace.

"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished.

"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace."

Murtadha Fadhil, who works for the traffic police, huddled under a balcony to keep dry, and declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq".

He said the phenomenon was a sign of hope and purity. "We hope Iraqis will purify their hearts and politicians will work for the prosperity of all Iraqis," he said.

For a city still under a heavy military presence, this was a snow patrol with a difference. The streets of the capital were hushed as big, thick, wet flakes fell this morning. The temperature hovered around freezing and the snow mostly melted into grey puddles when it hit the ground.

"But it was still lovely," said Mohanned Rahim, a baker: "This snow will bring pleasure to the people of Iraq. It's beautiful."
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Old 01-15-2008, 04:14 PM   #2
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Just God's way of telling us global warming is bull-crap.
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Old 01-15-2008, 04:18 PM   #3
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Some could say the same about God.
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Old 01-15-2008, 05:18 PM   #4
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"I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace."

Ermmm.. shwa?
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Old 01-15-2008, 05:19 PM   #5
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Some could say the same about God.
..course, they'd be wrong, how do you make a wink smiley?
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Old 01-15-2008, 06:19 PM   #6
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Ya know, the first thing I thought of when I read this was the phrase, "there will be peace in the Middle East when hell freezes over."

Not to make any comparisons to hell and anywhere in the Middle East, having never been there personally.
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Old 01-15-2008, 09:48 PM   #7
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What about the comparison to the Eagles: "Hell freezes over" tour?
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Old 01-15-2008, 10:59 PM   #8
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Just God's way of telling us global warming is bull-crap.
*sigh* I hope you realize that global warming is only a very small portion of the much bigger issue, which is climate change. The fact that no living residents in Iraq recall the last time it snowed should suggest something to you.
Although, it must have been quite a sight to see... I always picture Iraq as a very hot, barren place; it must have been quite a sight to see it snow there =O
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Old 01-16-2008, 12:35 AM   #9
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Good to hear. In Boston, we've had way too much snow - I think we've had about 35 inches so far. And to thing last year I was having a moan about not having enough snow!
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Old 01-16-2008, 08:24 AM   #10
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Hehe..be careful what you ask for Mems!

Can't imagine snow in Baghdad but we've had our share of it this year, so I wouldn't mind sending more over there if they want it!
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