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2004-01-24 Iraq

5 U.S. soldiers, 4 Iraqis killed in attacks

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Posted by Rafael 2004-01-24 1:27:54 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'll say it again, the "Sunni Triangle" has to be neutralized. Force evacuate the area, and then drop no less than 6 MOABs. Catch the rats as they run for cover.

Posted by smn1957 2004-1-24 4:36:46 PM|| 2004-1-24 4:36:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 No, just Saddamms hometown should be MOABed. It looks tp ,e tjat we caigjt Ghul and Yememi right after they gave the orders for these attacks.

Posted by Charles 2004-1-24 5:07:16 PM|| 2004-1-24 5:07:16 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Oh no, the bad guys are fighting back. Run Away, Run Away. Weakness invites surrender. Grow up and understand history. People die in war. Just passing a law here will not make these guys stop trying to kill us. We have to go kill them first. And yes, in this game they do get a turn. Comparing this to Chechnya is being simple and stupid. The only comparison is that the average Soviet/Russian citizen after years of government control is about as motivated to fight as your average lefty striving for total government control is.

Posted by Patrick 2004-1-24 5:12:59 PM|| 2004-1-24 5:12:59 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Comparing this to Chechnya is being simple and stupid.

Not really. The dynamics and tactics of the jihadis/insurgents/whatever in Iraq are the same as in Chechnya (or any other jihadi land for that matter). The only difference will be the end result (hopefully).
BTW, I'm not advocating running away, far from it. My contention is that US soldiers are being killed needlessly because of this "hearts and minds" approach. Compare how many died in actual combat versus how many died while on patrol without having a chance to shoot back, not to mention those national guard helicopters.

Posted by Rafael 2004-1-24 6:06:32 PM|| 2004-1-24 6:06:32 PM|| Front Page Top

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