The U.S. Led Security crackdown is working

[local 12 proud]

BAGHDAD - Bomb deaths have gone down 30 percent in Baghdad since the U.S.-led security crackdown began a month ago. Execution-style slayings are down by nearly half.

The sound of weapons has been reduced from frequent to episodic, and downtown shoppers have returned to outdoor markets, which are favored targets of car bombers.

There are signs of progress in the campaign to restore order in Iraq, starting with its capital city. 😉

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5438586

 

[Gilding the Lily]

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_5438586

I am glad that things are relatively quiet right now... but I am still a bit pessimistic.

Apparently I am not the only one. From the same article:

"But while many Iraqis are encouraged, they remain skeptical how long the relative calm will last. Each bombing renews fears the horror is returning. Shiite militias and Sunni insurgents are still around, perhaps just lying low or hiding outside the city until the operation is over.

U.S. military officials, burned before by overly optimistic forecasts, have been cautious about declaring the operation a success. Another reason it seems premature: Only two of the five U.S. brigades earmarked for the mission are in the streets, and the full complement of American reinforcements is not due until late May."

 

[local 12 proud]

I am glad that things are relatively quiet right now... but I am still a bit pessimistic.

Thats OK Lily, I'll celebrate for the both of us. 😉

Happy Saint Paddy's Day weekend to ya!

 

[Gilding the Lily]

Happy Saint Paddy's Day weekend to ya!

I second that! This is the best time of the year in Chicago!

 

[delldude]

Whats a Lib to do?

Can the Bush plan actually be working?

What's Big Nance and Abbie Murtha to do now?

 

[Garfield1966]

Hmmmm. I wonder why the DailyNews left out these little tid bits of info?


The quarterly report, mandated by Congress, said attacks and casualties documented for the last three months of 2006 are the highest since the war began four years ago.


and this




It said the numbers of "attacks on and casualties suffered by coalition forces, the ISF [Iraqi security forces], and Iraqi civilians for the October-December reporting period were the highest for any three-month period since 2003."

and

"Coalition forces continued to attract the majority of attacks, while the ISF and Iraqi civilians continued to suffer the majority of casualties. Casualties from these attacks decreased slightly in January, but remained troublingly high."


For the full article go to
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/03/15/...main/index.html

 

[local 12 proud]

I realize how bad you Libs want this administration to lose this war for political purposes, but what really sickens me is how the Left is willing to compromise the safety of our troops to assure defeat.

Nonetheless some positive news from Baghdad worth having a pint over. 😉

 

[Garfield1966]

How exactly are the 'libs' "willing to compromise the safety of our troops to assure defeat."?

What part of the cheery report warrants a pint? The part about casualties being the highest since the war started or the part about the casualties being troubling high"? I just want to make sure I am toasting the right thing.

 

[700IAM]

I realize how bad you Libs want this administration to lose this war for political purposes, but what really sickens me is how the Left is willing to compromise the safety of our troops to assure defeat.

Nonetheless some positive news from Baghdad worth having a pint over. 😉

I am convinced the left is another name for Satan’s children. Look at the things they represent, everything anti God and everything that vile and depraved they support.

Arguing with such individuals is a waste.

Would you go down to the pig yard and yell at the pigs to stay out of the mud, of course not becuase it's hopeless, pure vanity.

Just like this flaming thing that calls himself a cartoon character in the form of an cat and all the other whack job leftist on here, it’s useless to argue with them.

It’s self abuse responding to such individuals.

 

[Garfield1966]

So you have nothing to say on the issues that were raised? All you can do is spew religious BS and insults? At least you are consistent.

 

[700IAM]

So you have nothing to say on the issues that were raised? All you can do is spew religious BS and insults? At least you are consistent.

Spewing God's word is all that matters as you and every other living soul in time will surely come to find regardless of whether you believe it or not. Everything between then and now including your ridiculous topics is static before the storm. Umbrellas for this storm won’t help while your cynicism only seals your eternal fate. Laugh and mock and when you stare trembling into the Father face, remember me.

 

[Garfield1966]

Actually if you look at the topic starter it was Local 12 who started it. I'll be dead dumb ass. I won't have to think of you. Ech … having to deal with you while I am alive is difficult enough as it is, the idea of thinking you after I'm dead makes me glad I don't believe in that voo doo with craft crap.

I can understand if you have no rebuttal for the Pentagon. You have never been able to actually debate an issue using logic or sources to back up your position. The Pentagon said it is not going well. Local 12 used a reference that omitted several key parts of the original document. That is the issue that is being discussed. Do you want to give it another try?

 

[700IAM]

Actually if you look at the topic starter it was Local 12 who started it. I'll be dead dumb ass. I won't have to think of you. Ech … having to deal with you while I am alive is difficult enough as it is, the idea of thinking you after I'm dead makes me glad I don't believe in that voo doo with craft crap.

I can understand if you have no rebuttal for the Pentagon. You have never been able to actually debate an issue using logic or sources to back up your position. The Pentagon said it is not going well. Local 12 used a reference that omitted several key parts of the original document. That is the issue that is being discussed. Do you want to give it another try?

My logic doesn't apply to your earthly logic, it's completely irrelevant in the grand scheme.

Your topics are indeed senseless and I stand by that regardless of who started this particular one.

You are what is known as the [lost] which is clearly written in every word you write.

 

[Gilding the Lily]

cynicism only seals your eternal fate...

My logic doesn't apply to your earthly logic

If, as you say, his fate to hell is sealed... then why do you still attempt to change his 'earthly logic'?

Even using your skewed 'heavenly logic' it is clear that if someone is damned to hell... then your musings are useless, if not worthless. Get the point?

Jesus had many words for your kind... but I think 'Pharisee' fits well (i.e. self-righteous).

 

[Garfield1966]

My logic doesn't apply to your earthly logic, it's completely irrelevant in the grand scheme.

Your topics are indeed senseless and I stand by that regardless of who started this particular one.

You are what is known as the [lost] which is clearly written in every word you write.

Swing and a miss. Strike TWO!! Not everything revolves around you're religious fixation. Are you even going to try and argue the point or does it elude you?

It's a simple task. Local's post indicates that all is going to plan, the Pentagon seems to think other wise. Simply state which you believe to be true and supply some sort of rational (I know that will be hard for you but give it a try any way) to support your premise.