Bush's War, or The War Of The Gulf

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Thursday, September 29, 2005

Things Are Starting To Heat Back Up

Five more American soldiers were killed today in Iraq, bringing the total military personnel killed in Iraq to date to 1936. At the same time, a bill is making its way through Congress to reimburse the men in Iraq who have personally bought or have friends and family who have bought body armor for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 26, 2005

Corruption In The Iraqi Government? Say It Isn't So, Muhammed!

It has been reported that over a billion dollars of monies earmarked for the rebuilding of Iraq have disappeared due to corruption, embezzlement and financial malfeasance on the part of Iraqi government officials and workers. And this is a good thing. I'd hate for Iraq to start looking as if... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 24, 2005

Protest The War In Iraq? What On Earth For?

The largest gathering of protesters against the war in Iraq since th ewar began gathered in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall today and will continue through tomorrow. Organizers were hoping for 100,000 demonstrators and it looks as if they may have reached that mark. In contrast, a pro-Bush... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

The Number Of American Military Personnel Killed In Iraq Tops 1900

Military officials released the names of six more Americans killed in Iraq today, bringing the total number killed to 1905. With the increased violence, not to mention the upcoming elections in October and the attending wave of violence sure to herald them, you can bet that number will rise... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 15, 2005

Condi Says We're Winning, But Excruciatingly Slowly

Yesterday marked the single bloodiest day since the Iraq war started, with 160 being killed by a suicide carbomber posing as an employer (570 were wounded). A series of coordinated attacks on Wednesday were claimed by al-Qaida in Iraq, but several coordinated bombings today, which have killed at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 12, 2005

Get All The People Out; Shoot Anyone That Stays

Almost the entire city of Tal Afar, an insurgent stronghold near the Syrian border, is encamped in a tent city outside the city. A joint military offensive (5000 Iragi troops, 3500 American) blitzed the city Saturday. The citizens, about 90% of whom are Turkmen left during the preliminary bombings,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 5, 2005

Notice A Slight Lull This Time?

There has been a slight lull in the insurgent attacks in Iraq of late. There doesn't seem to be as many, nor do they seem as deadly. With the elections coming up, it seems the insurgents are regrouping. At least this time, none of our generals or top Cabinet members or Pentagon officials have been... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Costing More Than Vietnam

According to the Institute for Policy Studies and Foreign Policy in Focus, both liberal anti-war organizations, the war in Iraq is costing the United States an average of $5.6 million a month. Adjusting for inflation over the years, the war in Vietnam cost $5.1 million per month. Is anybody else... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 27, 2005

Some Words About Deadlines And Detention

Just what the hell does deadline mean to Iraqi politicians? Apparently not too much. Working on their third (? -- I've lost count) deadline extension, contemplating a fourth (?), nothing unanimous about the constituion so far drafted, Shiites and Kurds saying they'll offer up the draft regardless of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 25, 2005

Government Bodyguard Positions Available; Apply Within

Reading several accounts about the latest body counts and acts of violence in Iraq has left me with a nagging question: How many bodyguards have to die before it becomes a position no one wants? Let me explain. Eight bodyguards of President Jalaal Talibani died when insurgents attacked his cars. The... 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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