The latest news from Iraq is dreadful. But could it be desperation on the part of the foreign fighters and of the dead-end Baathists?
In reading the article, most of the dead and wounded are Iraqis and not American troops. The insurgents are going after targets that can't hit back so easily. Hopefully, the Iraqi armed forces will stand up and take the fight to the insurgents with the help of the US forces.
The June 30 transfer is fast approaching. Bush had warned that violence could escalate and it definitely has. The key is how the average Iraq feels. Do they realize it is the Hussein loyalists teaming up with foreign fighters to take away the freedom they have garnered from the old despotism. Will they fight for their freedom?
Freedom is not free.
How will the media be spinning this? Anybody hear "Tet Offensive" analogies?
Winning is hard work. Sullivan reports this item on how the 1st Division defeated Al-Sadr's forces.
Now is definitely the time to stand firm.
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