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04/21/2004 Archived Entry: "Ceasefire? What ceasefire?"
Ceasefire? What ceasefire?
Wasn't CNN making a big deal about a ceasefire in Fallujah yesterday? Well, they got that wrong, too.
About 35 Iraqi insurgents attacked U.S. Marines in northern Fallujah just after daybreak Wednesday, setting off a heavy gunbattle, the military said. There was no immediate word on casualties.The attack began with a massive barrage of rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. Explosions were heard throughout the city. Marine forces here were put on high alert.
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If the United States or coalition forces would have fired first. Thats breaking the cease fire. If a bunch of insurgents come charging at you shooting. That's self defence.
Nuff Said
Posted by Robin Hacker @ 04/21/2004 07:38 AM NY
Actually, NOT "Nuff said." Read the post again, editor never said the U.S. or coalition broke the cease fire, as you are implying (strawman argument). He just indicated that the ceasefire was broken by *someone*, which it *was*.
Posted by Tina @ 04/21/2004 08:35 AM NY
If I had a nickel for every straw man argument made by a mindless conservative......
Posted by Jason @ 04/21/2004 09:49 AM NY
