Hezbollah in Iraq: Hey, our new pals!
I hear, second-hand, but from an unusually reliable source, that as many as 2,000 Hezbis are now fighting against the Islamic State in Iraq.
I hear, second-hand, but from an unusually reliable source, that as many as 2,000 Hezbis are now fighting against the Islamic State in Iraq. I didn’t realize we were effectively allied with Hezbollah.
In other unhappy Iraq-related news: The Boston police officer shot in the face with a .357 magnum the other day is a veteran of Iraq, where he lead a Ranger platoon. He also was recognized for bravery for his role in the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers. Let us all hope for his swift and full recovery.
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