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2009-06-16 Iraq

US commander sees fewer foreign fighters in Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2009-06-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Cool.

Here is what USA Today says:

BAGHDAD The top U.S. commander in Iraq said Monday that the country's "dark days" of violence have passed, and that improved security will allow U.S. combat troops to withdraw from cities as promised by the end of this month.
Gen. Ray Odierno had said as recently as March that U.S. troops might stay in restive areas such as the northern city of Mosul if the Iraqi government requested their help. Odierno said Monday that he feels "much more comfortable with the situation in Mosul now."
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Now, if you care to Google 'restive areas' or check dictionary.com for the definition of RESTIVE,you will see that the troops are getting the shitty end of the stick.... again.

Barry sends

Posted by George Elmavimble6947 2009-06-16 15:57|| 2009-06-16 15:57|| Front Page Top

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