Bush's War, or The War Of The Gulf

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Monday, April 17, 2006

Occupiers? You Mean We're Not The Vanguard Of Democracy Anymore?

"As long as there is no government, Iraqis tend to view the situation as one of occupation," military analyst Andrew Krepinevich of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments stated, apparently as a reason for the sharp rise in American deaths in April after a March where the death was the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 15, 2006

So Much For Iraqi Democracy

Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jafaari has taken considerable criticism in the past several weeks because of his reluctance to step aside in the interests of forming a more united Iraqi parliament, something the United States, Britain, and quite a few of his political adversaries (and a few allies) have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Deadly Week For Americans And Iraqi Worshippers

At least 20 were killed today when a carbomb went off just outside a crowded mosque today northeast of Baghdad. At least 35 were wounded. This is the latest bombing and deaths in a back-and-forth sectarian war between Shiites and Sunnis that has dominated Iraqi politics for the past several months.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 8, 2006

An "Undeclared Civil War"

The New York Times online edition today presented an internal staff report by the U.S. Embassay and the military command that showed the stability of six of Iraq's provinces as 'serious', one of them being 'critical.' Baghdad and Basra are on the serious list. Anbar Province, wherein lies Ramadi and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2006

Insurgency -- The Video

A video on the internet of Iraqis dragging what appears to be the remains of an American soldier has caused strong attacks from leading military officials. Calling the unauthenticated video "despicable", the military voiced its outrage at the video which showed what appeared to be an American... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 2, 2006

Rice In Iraq -- Why, Exactly?

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (that title still irks me no end) paid a surprise visit to Iraq, apparently to bolster the Iraqi government and push for a unified parliament. My question is: Why should anyone anywhere listen to anyone who did such a horrible job in her former position, who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 31, 2006

I Smell Defense Contractor Influence

The U.S. Army has issued a statement that personal body armor not issued by the Army will not permitted to be worn by the troops. Basically, they targeted only one armor manufacturer, Pinnacle Armor of California, stating that their armor did not meet standards. The good people at Pinnacle... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Mosque Or Not, Shiites Incensed Over Raid

Shiite religious and political leaders are in an uproar over the Iraqi troop-led raid backed by American troops that saw a religious building of some sort demolished by rocket fire and at least sixteen people killed Sunday. Shiites are claiming that it was the al Moustafa mosque. Iraqi military... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 23, 2006

The Iraq War Is A War Of Attrition

Attrition. The gradual wearing away of an entity or obstacle or military force. Dubya would have you believe we are waging a war of attrition against the 'terrorists' in Iraq. It is quite the opposite. The insurgents are waging a war of attrition against the occupation forces of the Coalition. And,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 19, 2006

In The War That Isn't, U.S. Enters Fourth Year

President Bush gave a short statement today on how there was going to be victory in Iraq, and how that victory was important to Iraq and the region and democracy in said region. He never once uttered the word "war". Just like the internal struggle going on in Iraq now is not a civil war. No, and far... Sign in to see full entry.

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Euphemisticly christened Operation Iraqi Freedom, this political and military quagmire has not only produced a rift among the people of the United States, but a widening gulf between the United States and the rest of the world. "It is time to come home, America. Time to look within our own borders and within our own souls. There are many questions to be answered and many missions to accomplish right here on our own soil. We cannot force-feed democracy to Iraq. We cannot resolve Iraq's internal issues. It is time for the United States to begin to bring our troops home." -- Senator Robert C. Byrd, speech to the Senate, 2005

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