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2004-04-20 Iraq-Jordan

With rebels ruling Iraq roads, U.S. forces feeling pinched

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Posted by CrazyFool 2004-04-20 1:55:27 PM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 QUAGMIRE!

(first!)

Posted by Chris W. 2004-04-20 1:56:41 PM|| 2004-04-20 1:56:41 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Note that this piece cites only vague generalities and a few anecdotes to support some very broad and generalized conclusions, and to invite broader inferences.
There are no facts about the overall situation, nothing on the real number of ambushes vs. the volume of traffic, no data on the actual effect this has on traffic flow, and no summary of shortages resulting from this activity. The strongly invited conclusion is that the rebels are winning, but no facts are presented to justify this.
Not all of Dr. Goebbel's spiritual children work for Al Jazeera.
LAT, for its part, is the paper of record for the media conformist culture.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2004-04-20 2:23:11 PM|| 2004-04-20 2:23:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 My advice to the coalition forces: tip the Dominos man an extra fiver for the effort. The pie might be cold if he stops to fire counter-battery.

Posted by Super Hose 2004-04-20 7:13:12 PM|| 2004-04-20 7:13:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 LOL Chris W.

Posted by Shipman 2004-04-20 8:27:38 PM|| 2004-04-20 8:27:38 PM|| Front Page Top

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