Raucous bar scene in Baghdad

[Flagg]

Hmmmmm....Argyll and Triggerpuller deply to Iraq and the Baghdad bar scene booms......coincidence? I think not ;)


Raucous bar scene emerges in Baghdad's green zone
By Jim Krane, Associated Press, 6/16/2004 14:27

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) The job of occupying Iraq means hardship and long hours and sometimes a game of Risk over a hookah and a few beers.

In a city where few people drink, Baghdad's sealed-off green zone counts at least seven bars, including a Thursday night disco, a sports bar, a British pub, a rooftop bar run by General Electric, and a bare-bones trailer-tavern operated by the contractor Bechtel.

Only employees of the occupation are welcome in most of them. U.S. troops ejected a reporter from the basement sports bar a few months ago, at the instance of Coalition Provisional Authority employees drinking inside.

The plushest tavern is the CIA's rattan furnished watering hole, known as the ''OGA bar.'' OGA stands for ''Other Government Agency,'' the CIA's low-key moniker.

The OGA bar has a dance floor with a revolving mirrored disco ball and a game room. It is open to outsiders by invitation only. Disgruntled CPA employees who haven't wangled invites complain that the CIA favors women guests.

An American government worker said the British residents are especially keen to drink. A joke running through the green zone says that British officials overseeing construction of their new embassy are giving highest priority to opening the embassy pub.

One of the more interesting hangouts is the Green Zone Cafe, a tent erected in the parking lot of a former gas station. The cafe brings together a raucous mix of occupation personalities and others like reporters who don't carry government IDs.

On a typical evening, one can see U.S. soldiers smoking from 4-foot-tall hookahs and security contractors guffawing over beer, their machine guns by their sides. The CPA's would-be strategists can sometimes be seen in their ubiquitous military desert boots and dress shirts and slacks, playing Risk, the board game of global domination.

One night, the CPA's senior adviser for youth and sport, Mounzer Fatfat, sat at the head of a banquet table in white shirt and tie, beating out an infectious rhythm on an Arab derbakah drum. Bar patrons danced and clapped along.

A tiny back room at the cafe also holds the green zone's chief liquor store, where bottles of whiskey, vodka and wine are sold at approximately double the price charged outside the green zone's blast walls.

The backroom liquor store is a typical stop along the way to one of the green zone's frequent ''trailer parties'' held in the cramped temporary housing.

Luckier residents prefer the big barbecue parties put on by security firms like Kroll and Olive. The green zone's dearth of eligible women means men aren't as likely to be invited.

Worst off, perhaps, are the few thousand U.S. soldiers living in full view of the carousing. The Pentagon's General Order No. 1 prohibits U.S. troops from drinking, although soldiers say liquor is easy to come by especially in the green zone.

The zone also boasts a pizza parlor and pair of highly competitive Chinese restaurants. There is the palace swimming pool and a ''casino'' that is really a glorified game room. The zone's several gyms are popular, the occupation seeming to have transformed many who arrived overweight into fitness buffs.

One street has been converted into a souk, where Iraqis sell bootleg DVDs, rugs and trinkets. On a recent visit, a boy on a motorbike pulled up and made a hushed offering: ''Hey! ****o?''

''I don't know if they are corrupting us or we're corrupting them,'' one CPA official quipped.

[Deuterium]

One street has been converted into a souk, where Iraqis sell bootleg DVDs, rugs and trinkets. On a recent visit, a boy on a motorbike pulled up and made a hushed offering: ''Hey! ****o?''

''I don't know if they are corrupting us or we're corrupting them,'' one CPA official quipped.

Obviously written by someone TOTALLY and COMPLETELY unfamiliar with what really happens in Iraqi society. ****O??? Booze? Us corrupting them???? A good question to ask and something that is NEVER reported is how many Iraqi civilians have been killed running checkpoints only to find out they were drunk off their ass? How many drunk drivers kill themselves or other people daily on the streets in Bahgdad? What's the best selling beer in Iraq? How many computers taken during raids are completely full of ****? Bootleg DVD's????? Please. I challenge you to find ANY legal DVD's in most of the middle-east.

[UkrainianAmerican]

One street has been converted into a souk, where Iraqis sell bootleg DVDs, rugs and trinkets. On a recent visit, a boy on a motorbike pulled up and made a hushed offering: ''Hey! ****o?''

''I don't know if they are corrupting us or we're corrupting them,'' one CPA official quipped.

Obviously written by someone TOTALLY and COMPLETELY unfamiliar with what really happens in Iraqi society. ****O??? Booze? Us corrupting them???? A good question to ask and something that is NEVER reported is how many Iraqi civilians have been killed running checkpoints only to find out they were drunk off their ass? How many drunk drivers kill themselves or other people daily on the streets in Bahgdad? What's the best selling beer in Iraq? How many computers taken during raids are completely full of ****? Bootleg DVD's????? Please. I challenge you to find ANY legal DVD's in most of the middle-east.
Deuterium sent Iraq to the big kitchen. :lol:

[California Joe]

Somehow I think Argyll is in the middle of all this. ;)

[Herrmannek]

Somehow I think Argyll is in the middle of all this. ;)
Moderating the mess :)

[Pooga]

Hahahaha! That's hilarious.

[Midav]

Somehow I think Argyll is in the middle of all this. ;)

Screw the walls, Just put a bar table here and gimme a cold brewski.

[molly747]

Disgruntled CPA employees who haven't wangled invites complain that the CIA favors women guests.

Baghdad 2004: Ladies drink free!!

[Trigger]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

[molly747]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

Ah, yes, I love being a girl. Having men ply me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk and take my panties off...

[Trigger]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

Ah, yes, I love being a girl. Having men ply me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk and take my panties off...
I predict this thread will now reach at least 12 pages. :D

[California Joe]

It is a proven fact that anytime the word "panties" is used a thread will reach 12 pages.

Carrion.

[farmgirl]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

Ah, yes, I love being a girl. Having men ply me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk and take my panties off...


It's great isn't it? A head tilt and a smile = margaritas....;)

[molly747]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

Ah, yes, I love being a girl. Having men ply me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk and take my panties off...


It's great isn't it? I love giving that head tilt and smile only to be rewarded with margaritas.... ;)

Yes, and if you lean forward, put your hand on their knee, and say "*name*, that's so funny!"--you might get a whole pitcher for your friends. ;)

[Trigger]

They're ALL evil CJ.

[molly747]

They're ALL evil CJ.

*throws back head* Mwhahahahaha! You cannot resist the awesome power of my ****s!

[California Joe]

Oh sure, throw THOSE in our faces.












Please.

[farmgirl]

Hmmmm....
Every night is 'Ladies Night' huh?

That whole 'Argyll/Kilt thing' is starting to make sense now. p-)

Ah, yes, I love being a girl. Having men ply me with liquor, hoping to get me drunk and take my panties off...


It's great isn't it? I love giving that head tilt and smile only to be rewarded with margaritas.... ;)

Yes, and if you lean forward, put your hand on their knee, and say "*name*, that's so funny!"--you might get a whole pitcher for your friends. ;)


yeah... a pitcher of drinks... or a really cool Heiniken hat... or some souvenir glasses...









of course I only use my powers for good..... so this is all hypothetical

[Flagg]

It's great isn't it? A head tilt and a smile = margaritas....

didn't you forget to mention FREE margaritas? Or was that implied? ;)

[farmgirl]

It's great isn't it? A head tilt and a smile = margaritas....

didn't you forget to mention FREE margaritas? Or was that implied? ;)


well.... yeah... I thought that was a given ;)

[Trigger]

They're ALL evil CJ.

*throws back head* Mwhahahahaha! You cannot resist the awesome power of my ****s!

Hey! No fair using our primal instincts against us.

*clutches crucifix and vial of holy water*

[molly747]

It's great isn't it? A head tilt and a smile = margaritas....

didn't you forget to mention FREE margaritas? Or was that implied? ;)

phht! duh!

[Flagg]

phht! duh!

Are you flirting with me?

How YOU doin'? ;)

Does this mean I'm buying you a pitcher?

Must resist the ****ies....

[molly747]

phht! duh!

Are you flirting with me?

How YOU doin'? ;)

Does this mean I'm buying you a pitcher?

Must resist the ****ies....

Damn straight, you're buying me a pitcher! Maybe, if you're lucky, you'll get to buy my another one later...

[NcDeuce]

Mwhahahahaha! You cannot resist the awesome power of my ****s!

rofl rofl rofl !!

[farmgirl]

phht! duh!

Are you flirting with me?

How YOU doin'? ;)

Does this mean I'm buying you a pitcher?

Must resist the ****ies....

Damn straight, you're buying me a pitcher! Maybe, if you're lucky, you'll get to buy my another one later...


and me... cause we're together... and I've got ****s too p-)
*you are compelled to keep reaching for that wallet.... *

[molly747]

phht! duh!

Are you flirting with me?

How YOU doin'? ;)

Does this mean I'm buying you a pitcher?

Must resist the ****ies....

Damn straight, you're buying me a pitcher! Maybe, if you're lucky, you'll get to buy my another one later...


and me... cause we're together... and I've got ****s too p-)
*you are compelled to keep reaching for that wallet.... *

Farmgirl, we must concentrate on the men with bar tabs! If we work as a team, our success rate is higher...

[nerdman]

Is this a war zone or a trip to the Caribbean?

[Flagg]

Is this a war zone or a trip to the Caribbean?

I reckon that even in hell, people will still find a way to have a little bit of fun ;)

[Ratamacue]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

[farmgirl]

Is this a war zone or a trip to the Caribbean?

I reckon that even in hell, people will still find a way to have a little bit of fun ;)


I sure hope so!!! It's a long way to travel in a handbasket for nothing!

[farmgirl]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?


not you, rat!!! I gave you my blessing and everything!!! :cantbeli:

[memphiz]

Somehow I think Argyll is in the middle of all this. ;)
They questioned his kilt






They're ALL evil CJ.

*throws back head* Mwhahahahaha! You cannot resist the awesome power of my ****s!
*looks at ****s...reaches for wallet*

[nerdman]

Maybe Iraq will be the next Korea, complete with rent-a-wives. Remember the Koran allows a temporary wife/marriage during war.

[Ratamacue]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

not you, rat!!! I gave you my blessing and everything!!! :cantbeli:

Hey, I asked CJ, not you!

[FRO]

and me... cause we're together... and I've got ****s too p-)
*you are compelled to keep reaching for that wallet.... *

Farmgirl, we must concentrate on the men with bar tabs! If we work as a team, our success rate is higher...

Hang on a second, getting a mental image . . . Molly747, Farmgirl, lots and lots of alcohol, ****ies . . .
















And a video camera! Viola, Cannes, here I come!

[farmgirl]

and me... cause we're together... and I've got ****s too p-)
*you are compelled to keep reaching for that wallet.... *

Farmgirl, we must concentrate on the men with bar tabs! If we work as a team, our success rate is higher...

Hang on a second, getting a mental image . . . Molly747, Farmgirl, lots and lots of alcohol, ****ies . . .














And a video camera! Viola, Cannes, here I come!


a classic in the making.... ;)

[farmgirl]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

not you, rat!!! I gave you my blessing and everything!!! :cantbeli:

Hey, I asked CJ, not you!


CJ is under my spell... he won't tell you anything.... mwaahahaha p-)

[Romulus]

Ahhhh arab disco night......

http://www.phreaknic.org/pix98/antimony/an-disco.jpg

[Hot Lips]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

Artists keep plenty of sable brushes in stock. ;)

[Ratamacue]

CJ is under my spell... he won't tell you anything.... mwaahahaha p-)

Ah I wouldn't worry about it, I'm far too frightened by the wrath of you and your goons to allow such a substance under my possession to find its way to your daughter. ;) It's a valuable recipe nonetheless though.

[farmgirl]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

Artists keep plenty of sable brushes in stock. ;)


don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)

[Hot Lips]

Hey CJ, what's that recipe of yours for Freshman Panty Remover?

Artists keep plenty of sable brushes in stock. ;)


don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)

Grrrrrrrrowl

[farmgirl]

CJ is under my spell... he won't tell you anything.... mwaahahaha p-)

Ah I wouldn't worry about it, I'm far too frightened by the wrath of you and your goons to allow such a substance under my possession to find its way to your daughter. ;) It's a valuable recipe nonetheless though.


that's much better, rat...
I won't sic James and the boys on you just yet... ;)

[Ratamacue]

Ooorah! woot

With that said, I've found that the key to a woman's heart is lots of free drinks...or maybe all these ****s are just taking control of my mind. Either way...

[Flagg]

don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)


Grrrrrrrrowl

Is it getting hot in here? Or is it just me?

[farmgirl]

don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)


Grrrrrrrrowl

Is it getting hot in here? Or is it just me?


naw... it's us, sugar... ;)

[Hot Lips]

don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)


Grrrrrrrrowl

Is it getting hot in here? Or is it just me?

Yup. You're hot alright. p-)

[farmgirl]

don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)


Grrrrrrrrowl

Is it getting hot in here? Or is it just me?

Yup. You're hot alright. p-)


You're gonna have to share, hottie...

[mattnwnc03]

One street has been converted into a souk, where Iraqis sell bootleg DVDs, rugs and trinkets. On a recent visit, a boy on a motorbike pulled up and made a hushed offering: ''Hey! ****o?''

''I don't know if they are corrupting us or we're corrupting them,'' one CPA official quipped.

Obviously written by someone TOTALLY and COMPLETELY unfamiliar with what really happens in Iraqi society. ****O??? Booze? Us corrupting them???? A good question to ask and something that is NEVER reported is how many Iraqi civilians have been killed running checkpoints only to find out they were drunk off their ass? How many drunk drivers kill themselves or other people daily on the streets in Bahgdad? What's the best selling beer in Iraq? How many computers taken during raids are completely full of ****? Bootleg DVD's????? Please. I challenge you to find ANY legal DVD's in most of the middle-east. yeah iraqi s have **** , back in the first gulf war we searched some bunkers, they had playboy centerfolds hanging up.so much for them being soooo religious .

[Hot Lips]

don't you think they tickle... hottie? ;)


Grrrrrrrrowl

Is it getting hot in here? Or is it just me?

Yup. You're hot alright. p-)


You're gonna have to share, hottie...

Share! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm? OK! p-)

[Flagg]

You're gonna have to share, hottie...


Share! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm? OK!

I'm a good sharer... ;)

[Argyll]

Luckier residents prefer the big barbecue parties put on by security firms like Kroll and Olive. The green zone's dearth of eligible women means men aren't as likely to be invited.


The Washington Post actually said it better ;) ,they said the more exclusive clientele prefered the more exclusive Barbies,run by Kroll,and then went on to describe the villa in great detail!!
So we've been told to tone down the BBQ's........we can't help it if we have a pool in our villa ;) ,work hard,play hard.......it's a release mechanism........it's still a warzone here....


How did I miss this original thread?......probably hungover that's why ;)

[farmgirl]

Luckier residents prefer the big barbecue parties put on by security firms like Kroll and Olive. The green zone's dearth of eligible women means men aren't as likely to be invited.


The Washington Post actually said it better ;) ,they said the more exclusive clientele prefered the more exclusive Barbies,run by Kroll,and then went on to describe the villa in great detail!!
So we've been told to tone down the BBQ's........we can't help it if we have a pool in our villa ;) ,work hard,play hard.......it's a release mechanism........it's still a warzone here....


How did I miss this original thread?......probably hungover that's why ;)



So what's a girl got to do to get invited to one of your pool parties, Argyll? Is it BYOO (bring your own oil?) ;)

[ShotOver]

Maybe some pics of these pissups would be in order?
:)

[Hullebullen]

Maybe some pics of these pissups would be in order?
:)

No doubt some idiot would rant about it and turn those pics into something they're not :(

[Argyll]

Maybe some pics of these pissups would be in order?
:)

No doubt some idiot would rant about it and turn those pics into something they're not :(

Exactly!.Kroll were not too pleased at the article,and we've been told .....no more "lucrative parties".....after the one we have planned for this week ;) ........T-Bones and Wet T shirts all round boyz!!

Md.......you and I can party away online anytime babes ;) .......got that webcam yet?

[farmgirl]

Maybe some pics of these pissups would be in order?
:)

No doubt some idiot would rant about it and turn those pics into something they're not :(

Exactly!.Kroll were not too pleased at the article,and we've been told .....no more "lucrative parties".....after the one we have planned for this week ;) ........T-Bones and Wet T shirts all round boyz!!

Md.......you and I can party away online anytime babes ;) .......got that webcam yet?

somehow I can't see getting really excited over boys in wet tshirts... ;) p-)

Now how are you going to be my oil boy over the webcam? ;) (don't have one yet... sorry)