April 20, 2004
Spanish Socialist Zapatero signing a pact with the devil?
Has Zapatero negociated with al-Sadr a capitulation of the Spanish troops?
According to an article over at Libertad Digital, that quotes a report by Spanish newspaper La Razón, Al Sadr would have been informed of the withdrawal of Spanish troops of Iraq even before the Spanish Congress:
According to daily La Razón, CNI secret agents "close" to the PSOE secretly traveled to Najaf last week, while the Government wasn't formed yet and Zapatero was claiming the Spanish troops would pull out of Iraq on June 30. They then made a pact with representatives of Muqtada al-Sadr, who is responsible for the wave of deaths in Iraq, for the immunity for Spanish soldiers and they let them know of the withdrawal of the troops. Two names appear in the article: Pérez Rubalcaba and Colonel Jambrina.
(Libertad Digital) - Apparently, these agents traveled without the approval nor the acknowlegment of the CNI (National Center of Intelligence) officials (even up to now) and made José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's decision of pulling troops out of Iraq known. The decision was kept secret in Spain until last Sunday.
The trip and negociations happened last week in Najaf with people in charge at the PSOE being aware, according to La Razón. According to this information, it is claimed that Muqtada al-Sadr asked that Zapatero make the announcement immediately after he took up his duties so that the US would be left alone in the attack of the city launched to capture him.
If those news were to be confirmed, this agreement between the PSOE and people responsible for the kidnappings and murders of several civilians and soldiers in Iraq would be considered as a treason by its allies. The facts seem to confirm the information. Only hours after the President of the Spanish government announced the withdrawal of the troops, al Sadr ordered not to attack the leaving Spanish troops.
The article of Enrique Montánchez of La Razón explains that since March 11 and the events that led to the electoral victory of the PSOE three days later, the Spanish secret services split in two factions. On one hand, the so-called old guard, that remains loyal to the PSOE since it has been working with Felipe González. They still have positions of responsability [and were] appointed by former CESID Director, General Emilio Alonso Manglano. On the other hand are new members incorporated by the first civilian Director of the National Center of Intelligence, diplomat Jorge Dezcallar.
Those responsible for negociations would have been agents close to the circle of the PSOE and the Socialist spokesperson in the Congress, Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba - who maintains an excellent friendship relation with Colonel Emilio Jambrina. Jambrina was set aside of [the Center] and sent to a South American country. In the days before March 11, he was in Madrid.
The article from La Razón can be found here.
One wonders how many other terrorists will be entitled to make decisions for Zapatero in the future.
Posted by Carine at April 20, 2004 10:28 AMWow, this is a pretty fantastic story.
I have been calling Zapatero the “president of Al Qaeda” since his election.
Looks like he is proving me right.
I'd rather say Al Qaeda's toady.
Well, he's a Socialist. It says it all.
wonder how do you feel Carine after the announced departure of Spain and Honduras.
The Glorious Coalition (laugh) will soon diseapear, and Bush will have to realize how much finally he NEEDS the United Nations to gather sufficient forces in Iraq.
Finally, What did the US achieved in Iraq ?
More hate , more terrorists , more Bombs, more instable world are long term effects on his stupid move. Everyday, some Marines and GIs die for NOTHING ! It's a shame. Shame on Bush.
I wish him good luck in trying to convince the other countries to stay.
Finaly, we were clever in France not to mix in this mess.
It would have been a major mistake.
BRAVO CHIRAC !
Posted by: Marc Levis at April 21, 2004 05:17 PMBRAVO CHIRAC !
Posted by Marc Levis at April 21, 2004 05:17 PM
Stop ridiculing yourself, please. I feel for you.
First, you can wish for the disappearance of the "glorious coalition" as much as you want, it's only happening in your French daily newspapers.
Zapatero, not surprisingly, as the good socialist he is, is running away, trying to appease the terrorists and endangering all of Europe at the same time.
Al Qaeda has won a new victory. It won it in Spain.
How many soldiers from Honduras and the Dominican Republic combined? Less than 1,000. Oh my, it's the end! It's the end!
Sorry, but the Poles, the British, the Japanese, the Italians, among others, aren't running away. No white flag. Heh.
As for your sweet UN utopia, this may have not been reported by your "free" French press, but I suggest you read about it. It was even reported by the New York Times, which is far from being a pro-Bush, conservative newspaper.
Indeed, bravo la France, bravo la Russie et bravo l'ONU. Le trio de choc. La honte totale.
Volcker's U.N. Cleanup - The Russians are blocking a proper Oil for Food probe
And while you're at it, have a look at this. Indeed, shame on Bush for stopping this! Bravo Chirac for supporting the massacres!
I understand freedom means "NOTHING" to you. One day, maybe, certainly sooner than later, you'll understand the sacrifice of those Marines and GIs. As the song goes, "you don't know what you've got till it's gone".
Going to Normandy in 6 weeks?
Posted by: Carine at April 21, 2004 06:07 PMWell, it appears that little Marc is one of the FEW French who still like Chirac....
After the Oil for Fraud investigation, we will see if little Marc still feels that way.
By the way Marc, Chirac keeping out of the war is EXACTLY what the terrorists wanted France to do. Way to go in supporting them, Marc. France and Spain have been wonderfull allies to al Qaeda. Hope you enjoyed the pictures.......
I visited a Spanish blog patterned after and linked from MerdeinFrance, Mierda en Espana. At least some of the Spanish seem to have buyers regret concerning Zapatero. At least, I think that is what "ME AVERGUENZO SER ESPAÑOL !!!!" means.
What does it mean? Can I get a translator?
Also Tim Blair links Spanish Troops reactions to the pull out. Overwhelming majority are opposed to Zapatero's pullout.
Posted by: papertiger at April 22, 2004 02:42 AMME AVERGÜENZO DE SER ESPAÑOL means I FEEL ASHAMED TO BE SPANISH
Y yo también
And me too
Don't be so hard on yourself.
There will be another day. Perhaps when the free people of Iraq march their team into Athens we will all cheer, yes?
I have a hope.
Posted by: papertiger at April 22, 2004 06:24 PMI have rather a fear that not free people of Iraq plan to plant some bombs in Athens in the US team buses...
"How many soldiers from Honduras and the Dominican Republic combined? Less than 1,000. Oh my, it's the end! It's the end!"
I told you many time that the other countries contributions to the coalition were peanuts , and consequently, the "coalition" is a political construction with no real existence.
You seem now to agree. That's fine.
"First, you can wish for the disappearance of the "glorious coalition" as much as you want, it's only happening in your French daily newspapers."
I read also US medias. They speak about it also ....
You don't think that a person saying they are ashamed of their country foreshadows a commitment and belief beyond politics of the moment?
I think you are mistaken, Monsieur.
Freedom is the inevitable right of all people. A natural progression that will not be stopped by Kingdoms, theocracies, or Socialist states. Note the way this Saudi man doesn't just predict the overthrow of the system he is subject to, he yearns for it. He views the delay of a democratic Arabia as a temporal fence, tottering and rickety.
When the Saudi people finally rise up in revolt and throw out the House of Saud, it won't be for democratic reform, and it won't be for an islamic republic. It'll be about mobile phones.
You see the sense of inevitability?
It is not an American creation. It is a human one. Thus it can't be stopped.
