Summarized article by the Associated Press
I just felt that this statistic was quite an alarming idea as to what kind of toll America has now suffered through during the Occupation in Iraq. 3,154 members of the US military have died in the invasion and continued occupation in March of 2003. Over 2,500 of that number has been a direct result of hostile action. By comparison, Britain has lost 132 soldiers. Obviously, "Mission Accomplished" in Iraq has not happened and the situation seems to be spiraling lower and lower, with the window of opportunity for victory and peace in the country growing smaller by the day. Democrats in the Senate have even started discussion about setting a limit on the time America can stick around in the country.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Obama ridicules Cheney's Iraq comments
Summarized article by Kelley Shannon, Associated Press Writer
Vice President Dick Cheney's comments earlier this week that Britain's troop pull-out was all a part of the plan and that it's a sign that the situation in Iraq is improving came under direct ridicule today from Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in Bush's home state of Texas.
"Now if Tony Blair can understand that, then why can't George Bush and Dick Cheney understand that?" said Obama. He was reasoning that Tony Blair's removal of troops came as a recognition that Iraq's problems can't be solved militarily.
"Now, keep in mind, this is the same guy that said we'd be greeted as liberators, the same guy that said that we're in the last throes. I'm sure he forecast sun today," said Obama of Cheney's ever-present positive spin on the Iraq war. He continued, "When Dick Cheney says its a good thing, you know that you've probably got some big problems."
Obamas comments come on the heels of movements in the senate to set a timetable for troop pullout despite President Bush's insistence and addition of over 20,000 new troops.
According to Cheney's comments, Britain and the US must be watching two different wars if Britain is removing 1,600 troops but the US feels upwards of 20,000 are needed to complete the mission. It's pretty obvious at this point that the US was caught offguard of the troop pullout and that Cheney is trying to save face for the administration.
Vice President Dick Cheney's comments earlier this week that Britain's troop pull-out was all a part of the plan and that it's a sign that the situation in Iraq is improving came under direct ridicule today from Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama in Bush's home state of Texas.
"Now if Tony Blair can understand that, then why can't George Bush and Dick Cheney understand that?" said Obama. He was reasoning that Tony Blair's removal of troops came as a recognition that Iraq's problems can't be solved militarily.
"Now, keep in mind, this is the same guy that said we'd be greeted as liberators, the same guy that said that we're in the last throes. I'm sure he forecast sun today," said Obama of Cheney's ever-present positive spin on the Iraq war. He continued, "When Dick Cheney says its a good thing, you know that you've probably got some big problems."
Obamas comments come on the heels of movements in the senate to set a timetable for troop pullout despite President Bush's insistence and addition of over 20,000 new troops.
According to Cheney's comments, Britain and the US must be watching two different wars if Britain is removing 1,600 troops but the US feels upwards of 20,000 are needed to complete the mission. It's pretty obvious at this point that the US was caught offguard of the troop pullout and that Cheney is trying to save face for the administration.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Iraq chlorine attacks raise new concerns
Summarized Article by By Katarina Kratovac, Associated Press Writer
Iraqi insurgents are now resorting to attacks that bring thoughts of the battlefield in Belgium during World War 1, not the cities of Baghdad. US Soldiers found a plant Thursday where three car bombs were being assembled -- but this time utilizing chroline gas as added element of destruction. The tactic has already been used three times by bombers in an element that surely brings a new fear to US leaders overseeing the situation in Iraq. Chlorine, while only lethal in large quantities, can cause signifigant injury by attacking the eyes and lungs in low doses. However, those lethal large doses lead to a person ultimately drowning due to a fluid build up in the lungs. This type of attack has led US leaders to fear that the insurgents are becoming better at adapting to new types of attacks while the security crackdown in Baghdad in the country enters its second week. Experts in America have long thought that the terrorists could easily access products such as chlorine, bleaches, and disinfectants to cause more harm.
Iraqi insurgents are now resorting to attacks that bring thoughts of the battlefield in Belgium during World War 1, not the cities of Baghdad. US Soldiers found a plant Thursday where three car bombs were being assembled -- but this time utilizing chroline gas as added element of destruction. The tactic has already been used three times by bombers in an element that surely brings a new fear to US leaders overseeing the situation in Iraq. Chlorine, while only lethal in large quantities, can cause signifigant injury by attacking the eyes and lungs in low doses. However, those lethal large doses lead to a person ultimately drowning due to a fluid build up in the lungs. This type of attack has led US leaders to fear that the insurgents are becoming better at adapting to new types of attacks while the security crackdown in Baghdad in the country enters its second week. Experts in America have long thought that the terrorists could easily access products such as chlorine, bleaches, and disinfectants to cause more harm.
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