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06/10/2003 Archived Entry: "Didn't we try to warn people about this?"
Didn't we try to warn people about this?
Prior to the occupation of Iraq, there were many, many voices saying that we would defeat Iraq and topple Saddam with ease, but the hard part would be the aftermath. I realize saying 'I told you so' is rude, but...
Attacks on American troops are growing in frequency and sophistication across central Iraq, a crescent of discontent and hostility where many Iraqis remain opposed to the U.S. occupation of their country.Almost every day, well-organized groups of assailants using assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars are ambushing U.S. Army convoys, patrols, checkpoints, garrisons and public offices used by troops to interact with the civilian population.
In response, U.S. forces are trying to crush resistance through house-to-house searches, arms seizures and deadly force, in some cases with fatal consequences for innocent bystanders....
The persistence and evolution of tactics is giving the violence the appearance of a guerrilla movement. In the last two weeks, eight U.S. soldiers have been killed and another 25 wounded, according to Pentagon announcements and news reports. The numbers of Iraqis killed, wounded or apprehended number in the dozens.
The word 'quagmire' comes to mind, as does the phrase 'death by a thousand cuts.'
Replies: 3 people speak up
Well isn't this just the Iraqis using their newly found liberation? They are now free to tell us they don't want us there. Guess that means the invasion was worth it. *rollseyes* I'll be REALLY interested to see how the White House spins this as the deaths pile up after Preznit Jet Boy said "mission accomplished".
Posted by Jason @ 06/10/2003 10:30 AM NY
Quagmire? What quagmire? According to the "Patriot's History of America" (3rd ed.), Operation Vietnam Freedom was a resounding success for America resulting in the defeat of that evil dictator Ho Chi Minh.
Posted by Metropolitan99 @ 06/10/2003 05:18 PM NY
Quagmire? Not really, as I learned in Nam, it really is a non-credit advance class in Governement Studies. Most GIs soon realized that: the government lies, high command must be, the government lies, smart guys don't volunteer, the government lies, don't trust the locals, and of course, the government lies. So, what we have is a new Army learning some forgotten lessons - let's hope they remember it in November - Oh, by the way, "Welcome Home, thanks for your sacrafice and AWOL-Bush just cut the VA budget . . ."
Posted by Jess Wonderin @ 06/14/2003 01:33 PM NY
