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Iraq
U.S., Iraqi Forces Kill 33 Insurgents
2007-08-28
The assault that killed 33 insurgents north of Baghdad began before dawn on Monday when a joint force was landed by helicopter in the village of Gubbiya, 10 miles east of Khalis. The assault force killed 13 fighters and attack aircraft killed 20 others, the military said. The area WAS is known to be controlled by al-Qaida in Iraq. Khalis, 50 miles north of Baghdad, has been the scene of repeated Sunni insurgent bombings and mortar attacks.
Gubbiya's sister city is Virginville.
"The objective of the mission was to open the spillway, which regulates water flow to the town of Khalis, restoring the essential service of water," the statement said.
The jihadi spillway was opened releasing 2376 virgins.
The assault uncovered three weapons caches, led to the capture of three men and "water is currently flowing unimpeded to Khalis," the military said. The statement did not say if any U.S. or Iraqi soldiers were killed or wounded.
Posted by:GolfBravoUSMC

#8  33 killed and 3 captured. A ratio that minimizes future problems.
Posted by: Glenmore   2007-08-28 20:17  

#7  If I'm reading that roadsign right, virginville is where I can pitch a tent?
Posted by: flash91   2007-08-28 16:29  

#6  how do we get in there and kill Imams?

The ability to do so has never been the problem. We could wipe out every last stinking one of them, preferably beginning with Tater.

The WILL to do so is the problem. A military bound by a country of wimps, and a PC political system run amok, will never be allowed to do what is necessary.
Posted by: mcsegeek1   2007-08-28 15:45  

#5  Agreed, Jack, but how do we get in there and kill Imams ?
Posted by: wxjames   2007-08-28 14:02  

#4  They have no problem recruiting. Its the logistics that we need to focus on for now. We need to work backwards. First lets kill the ones that are there. Next lets close all the routes. Then go after the madrassas in London, Rotterdam, Islamabad, Bosnia, etc. Thats what the CIA is for - extreme iman prejudice. I believe one way to fight this thing is destroy the motivation - the mosques and schools. In other words - don't assinate world leaders but the imans, sheihks and mullahs.
Posted by: Jack is Back!   2007-08-28 12:56  

#3  all virgins rate---> 3rd and 4th class, exrta Back Hair and BO Plenty!

Eeeuurrp!
Posted by: Red Dawg   2007-08-28 12:52  

#2  It really reflects the cultural mindset of the enemy, something we must not overlook. Despite crushing defeats and our overwhelming air power, they keep trying to fight set-piece battles.
Posted by: Chuck Simmins   2007-08-28 12:49  

#1  33, put yourself in al Q's place for a sec.
At this time, 33 is a serious loss. How much longer can they get recruits ?
This rates with the Donkey Island Smackdown.
Posted by: wxjames   2007-08-28 11:25  

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