BAGHDAD—In a development Pentagon officials are calling not nearly as horrifying as usual, three car bombs ripped through a Baghdad marketplace Monday, killing fewer than 15 innocent civilians, severely injuring no more than 30, and merely maiming one U.S. soldier.

The car bombs, which were detonated by Iraqi insurgents at approximately 2 p.m., left slightly less than complete and utter devastation in their wake. As of press time, barely five families were believed to be trapped beneath the resulting wreckage, although upbeat U.S. authorities have estimated that number could be as low as four.
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'[Iraq's] once-appalling conditions become measurably less dreadful with each just barely tragic bombing.'

U.S. Iraq Commander Gen. David Petraeus

"Not bad—not bad at all," said Lt. Col. Michael Donnelly, who claimed the attack is conclusive proof that the tide in Iraq is somewhat turning in a vaguely less-ghastly direction. "This is hardly the parade of death and destruction we've grown accustomed to. In fact, I've recently received word that our injured soldier isn't even going to lose his other leg."

"Things are definitely starting to almost look up," Donnelly added.

Good news in Iraq link.

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The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw.
- Jack Handy

I wonder what toys come with McDonald Happy Meals in Iraq?

Little jihadist action figures?

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"If you're going to tell people the truth, be funny or they'll kill you." -- Billy Wilder

"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied." -- Otto Von Bismark

Rather than look at a snapshot , as you are doing, they are looking at the overall picture, and PAST casuality figures.

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Yup that's right. See there is a lot of positive things going on in Iraq. It's just...minor death.

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The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw.
- Jack Handy

Build your own IED happy meal...

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The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw.
- Jack Handy