Iraq: surge did not work, time to get out now.

cat's meow · #1 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 06:17 PM

Bush at all time low of 28% and this shows why, time to get out of Iraq. The surge did not work. Two stories...

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Movement of Americans in Baghdad restricted
Move comes after 2 killed in militant attacks on Green Zone

updated 4:16 p.m. ET March 27, 2008

BAGHDAD - The State Department on Thursday told all workers at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad not to leave reinforced structures following the deaths of two Americans in attacks on the Green Zone, a heavily fortified area besieged by militants this week.

The Baghdad military command imposed a curfew on the capital from 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Sunday in bid to stem the violence.

One American was killed Thursday by incoming insurgent fire on the Green Zone. U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Mirembe Nantongo identified the person as a government employee but said she could give no further details until relatives were notified.

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Militant Fighting Spreads Across Southern Iraq

by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro and Renee Montagne

Morning Edition, March 27, 2008 · The Iraqi army assault on the country's most powerful Shiite militia continued Thursday.

In Iraq's oil-rich southern city of Basra, thousands of Iraqi security forces have been trying to dislodge the militia loyal to radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is overseeing the offensive against al-Sadr's forces there. Reports from the scene say the operation is not going well. One indication of that is that al-Maliki has canceled plans to attend an Arab summit in Syria this weekend.

Lourdes Garcia-Navarro, who is in Baghdad, tells Renee Montagne that Iraqi forces seem to be outmanned and outgunned in certain areas, and that there are reports of Iraqi police and army units taking off their uniforms and joining al-Sadr's Mahdi Army militia.

"We're also hearing that Iraq's oil installations in Basra have been affected. There's been an attack on one of the pipelines, and the refinery may have shut down," Garcia-Navarro says, stressing that it's very hard to get accurate information.

Two of the area's biggest hospitals report that 262 people — militants and civilians — have been killed and more than 300 wounded, she says. Residents say water and electricity have been cut off. Shops are closed, food is scarce and people are having trouble getting medical care.

The situation in Baghdad, Garcia-Navarro says, also is "extremely tense."

"Mahdi Army members have planted roadside bombs in many of the main streets. They are heavily armed with new weapons and equipment, we are hearing. ... Masked Shiite militia members have been attacking police and army checkpoints in western Baghdad. ... Mahdi Army members have been going house to house, demanding that men of fighting age join them. So we're seeing an explosion across Shiite areas in the capital."

Jack Robinson · #2 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks and is this clear to almost anyone with a little bit of reasoning skills?

Lexi · #3 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 06:34 PM

And while all this is happening in Iraq he has the nerve to get on tv and say everything is fine in Iraq and the surge is working.. Just one lie after another from this "moral" jackass.

CrankyYankee · #4 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 07:15 PM

I don't know Lexi, Bush is truly stupid. He might actually believe the nonsense he spews. Does this remind you of Bush?:

Glibness and Superficial Charm

Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.

Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right."

Pathological Lying
Has no problem lying coolly and easily and it is almost impossible for them to be truthful on a consistent basis. Can create, and get caught up in, a complex belief about their own powers and abilities. Extremely convincing and even able to pass lie detector tests.

Lack of Remorse, Shame or Guilt
A deep seated rage, which is split off and repressed, is at their core. Does not see others around them as people, but only as targets and opportunities. Instead of friends, they have victims and accomplices who end up as victims. The end always justifies the means and they let nothing stand in their way.

(it is part of the profile of a sociopath)

I feel truly sad for all those who have lost lives and loved ones, both American and Iraqi....

Timothy · #5 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 08:25 PM

Winning takes time and only about 5 people on this place see that Iraq was part of the war on terror and still is and do not want to lose like the libs do. This thread was started by a limp wristed lib who has my name on a list of people he needs to ignore. Those who vote Mccain are casting a vote for winning and get it and libs dont get it.

A. Crowley · #6 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 08:28 PM

When do you enlist, Timmy?

wow · #7 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 09:29 PM

-There will be terror attacks in Iraq forever.
-The war was won when the Iraqi people turned against the terrorists/Liberals.
-The Iraqi people learned that the media and terrorists/Liberals were lying about the Americans being the terrorists.
-This is a huge victory for the global war on terrorism. People around the world hate Liberals/terrorists now!
-Iraq is safer than New Orleans, Philadelphia, Detroit, DC and Chicago.
Thank you President Bush for a great victory in Iraq.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!

Jack Robinson · #8 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 11:13 PM

YouTube - John McCain, Warmonger-in-Chief

Eternal Footman · #9 (**permalink**) 03-27-2008, 11:42 PM

To clear Iraq of violence is impossible and these two articles are but a snap shot.

cat's meow · #10 (**permalink**) 03-28-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wow

-There will be terror attacks in Iraq forever.
-The war was won when the Iraqi people turned against the terrorists/Liberals.
-The Iraqi people learned that the media and terrorists/Liberals were lying about the Americans being the terrorists.
-This is a huge victory for the global war on terrorism. People around the world hate Liberals/terrorists now!
-Iraq is safer than New Orleans, Philadelphia, Detroit, DC and Chicago.
Thank you President Bush for a great victory in Iraq.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!

What are you smoking? Try to read some articles and real news for once...