US military expects Egyptian militant to succeed Zarqawi - Batter up!

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?col=§ion=focusoniraq&xfile=data/focusoniraq/2006/June/focusoniraq_June53.xml

BAGHDAD - The US military predicted on Thursday that slain Al Qaeda in Iraq leader Abu Musab Al Zarqawi would be succeeded by an Egyptian born lieutenant known as Abu Al Masri.

US forces spokesman Major General William Caldwell said the military has been aware of Al Masri’s movements for some time and believe he first came to Iraq in 2002.

“He may have helped establish the first Al Qaeda cell in the Baghdad area,” said Caldwell, adding that he has been involved in making roadside bombs and originally trained in Afghanistan.

While Caldwell described the death of Zarqawi as “serious blow” to Al Qaeda, he was quick to emphasize that the organization would probably continue its activities in Iraq.

“We must be careful not to be overly optimistic, as one man’s life does not signal an end to an insurgency,” he said, adding that Zarqawi had “likely predicted his capture for some time,” and made preparations for a successor.

Zarqawi lost favor with his followers so we took him out. NEXT! Gotta keep that perpetual war on terror going......

it always brings others together. Got to hate someone right? :sarcasm:

"Well, Don, after a productive season in the minor leagues last year, we're looking to see if Whatzisfuck has what it takes for the major leagues and - Wow! Did you see that car bomb go off? I get the feeling the Sandstorms had a very good reason from bringing Ali up from their AAA club!"

:eyes: :puke: