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04/05/2004 Archived Entry: "Troops in Iraq, etc."
Troops in Iraq, etc.
I'm hearing a lot of crazy shit today, about the roundup in Fallujah, the situation across Iraq and how it affects the military.
Apparently, Gen Abazaid is demanding options on getting more troops in country within 48 hours (link), and CNN is reporting that all troop rotations out of Iraq have been halted.
The military is planning to execute an arrest warrant on Moqtada al-Sadr (that should go over really well), and Scott McClellan accused him of having ties to terrorist groups this morning.
Here's hoping the Marines sent to Fallujah stay safe and keep their heads down.
Edited because I typed too fast and said that abazaid demanded 'potions' for getting more troops. Didn't want to inadvertently accuse Abazaid of practicing witchcraft - although he might have a better chance of getting more troops if we tried it. The US military is stretched way thin, and the coalition partners sure aren't going to commit more at this point.
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Hey Robin this ones for you - http://www.newtopiamagazine.net/content/issue16/features/republican.shtml
Posted by Angry Liberal @ 04/05/2004 05:01 PM NY
Gen Abazaid is asking for more troops? Does this mean he'll be forced to resign like Gen. Shinseki?
Goddamn, this shit in Iraq is bringing back unpleasant memories Vietnam. The eternal enemy has changed from small, yellow-skinned, hairless men motivated by the religion of Communism and self-determination to medium-build, brown-skinned, hairy men motivated by the religion of Islam and self-determination.
Fortunately we have the incomprehensible cult of Donald Trump to divert our attention. Can anyone explain to me what’s up with this Donald Trump crap?
Posted by Metropolitan99 @ 04/05/2004 05:44 PM NY
