2007 Deadliest for US Troops in Iraq

[Pale Rider]

2007 Deadliest for US Troops in Iraq

2007-12-30 15:03:58
By BRADLEY BROOKS Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD (AP) — The second half of 2007 saw violence drop dramatically in Iraq, but the progress came at a high price: The year was the deadliest for the U.S. military since the 2003 invasion, with 899 troops killed.

American commanders and diplomats, however, say the battlefield gains against insurgents such as al-Qaida in Iraq offer only a partial picture of where the country stands as the war moves toward its five-year mark in March.

Two critical shifts that boosted U.S.-led forces in 2007 — a self-imposed cease-fire by a main Shiite militia and a grassroots Sunni revolt against extremists — could still unravel unless serious unity efforts are made by the Iraqi government.

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[Pale Rider]

...unless serious unity efforts are made by the Iraqi government.

Therein lies the problem. There IS NO "Iraqi government." It's been FIVE LONG BLOODY DEADLY YEARS, and there is no "Iraqi government."

That's long enough. Lets cut our damn loses and get our troops the hell otta there.

Bush... you just fucked up right from the git go when you invaded that place. Iraq is YOUR fuck up, just like the illegal invasion from Mexico is. I can't WAIT until you're fucking GONE, GONE, GONE! I'll never be able to live down the fact that I voted for you.

[red states rule]

Therein lies the problem. There IS NO "Iraqi government." It's been FIVE LONG BLOODY DEADLY YEARS, and there is no "Iraqi government."

That's long enough. Lets cut our damn loses and get our troops the hell otta there.

Bush... you just fucked up right from the git go when you invaded that place. Iraq is YOUR fuck up, just like the illegal invasion from Mexico is. I can't WAIT until you're fucking GONE, GONE, GONE! I'll never be able to live down the fact that I voted for you.

The people of Iraq are stepping up PR. As the US troops take out the terrorists, they are starting to take over security

Here is one example - this was once a hotbed for the terrorists

http://www.newsweek.com/id/81993

[Gunny]

Therein lies the problem. There IS NO "Iraqi government." It's been FIVE LONG BLOODY DEADLY YEARS, and there is no "Iraqi government."

That's long enough. Lets cut our damn loses and get our troops the hell otta there.

Bush... you just fucked up right from the git go when you invaded that place. Iraq is YOUR fuck up, just like the illegal invasion from Mexico is. I can't WAIT until you're fucking GONE, GONE, GONE! I'll never be able to live down the fact that I voted for you.

It's easy to deal with voting for him. No matter what you think he has or has not screwed up. look at the alteratives we were given in the last 2 elections. Mr Global Warming and Mr "I'm a Vietnam War Hero, vote for me."

[red states rule]

It's easy to deal with voting for him. No matter what you think he has or has not screwed up. look at the alteratives we were given in the last 2 elections. Mr Global Warming and Mr "I'm a Vietnam War Hero, vote for me."

I do think history will prove Pres Bush right and Iraq will stand up and take over its security

[PostmodernProphet]

Therein lies the problem. There IS NO "Iraqi government." It's been FIVE LONG BLOODY DEADLY YEARS, and there is no "Iraqi government."

???....what are you talking about.....the Iraqis have accomplished more than the US Congress in the last five years.......

[red states rule]

???....what are you talking about.....the Iraqis have accomplished more than the US Congress in the last five years.......

The people of Iraq are stepping up - it is taking time - but they are making progress

Today marks 1 year since Saddam was hanged and the Iraq security forces are on alert

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,319046,00.html

[Pale Rider]

It's easy to deal with voting for him. No matter what you think he has or has not screwed up. look at the alteratives we were given in the last 2 elections. Mr Global Warming and Mr "I'm a Vietnam War Hero, vote for me."

Good point Gunny. Thinking back, that did have a lot to do with it.

[gabosaurus]

Why should the alleged Iraqi government step up when they know the U.S. is willing to cover for them? The Iraqis know they have no deadline to conform.
Set a withdrawal date and force their hand.

[5stringJeff]

It's time for the US to leave Iraq and let Iraq deal with its own problems. We've done what we set out to do.

[gabosaurus]

My dad has said that one of the biggest mistakes we made in Viet Nam was allowing the big shot Vietnamese to leave when we did.
If the big shot Iraqis know we are going to leave them behind, perhaps they would take more initiative in organizing and maintaining a government.

[Dilloduck]

Why should the alleged Iraqi government step up when they know the U.S. is willing to cover for them? The Iraqis know they have no deadline to conform.
Set a withdrawal date and force their hand.

Why announce a withdrawal date if that's what you think the majority of our troops should do? Just bring em home

[gabosaurus]

Why announce a withdrawal date if that's what you think the majority of our troops should do? Just bring em home

Don't confuse me with logic!

[Dilloduck]

Don't confuse me with logic!

How about this ? Do you think they might take us seriously if the see our troops packing their suitcases ?

[gabosaurus]

Good point there, Dillo.

Do you have your winter undies at the ready? My friend Beth said the temps are plunging into the 20s for New Year's Day and evening in Austin.