'100 casualties' in Iraq attack at Iraqi National Guard HQ (Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2004)

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[Happy2BMe]

100 casualties' in Iraq attack

A mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad has caused many casualties, Iraqi officials have said.

There is so far no clear breakdown on the number of dead, but more than 100 people are believed to have been killed or injured, the officials said.

Six mortar rounds fell on the building in Mashahidan, 40km (25 miles) from the Iraqi capital, AP news agency said.

Two American field hospitals are treating the wounded.

US Blackhawk helicopters are also helping to evacuated the injured, AP reported.

Iraq's fledgling security forces have been a frequent target for insurgents opposed to the country's US-backed government.

Since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan last week, 13 police officers have been killed in separate attacks.

[Happy2BMe]

Elections are getting closer in both countries.

[Happy2BMe]

More than 100 dead or injured in mortar attack

Staff and agencies
Tuesday October 19, 2004

More than 100 Iraqis were killed or wounded today in a mortar attack on an Iraqi National Guard headquarters north of Baghdad, Iraqi officials said.

Six mortar rounds fell on National Guard offices in an early morning attack in Mashahidan, 25 miles north of Baghdad, said Iraqi police and National Guard officers under condition of anonymity.

There was no breakdown on the number of those killed or injured. US Blackhawk helicopters evacuated all the people injured in the attack, police said.

[Northern Yankee]

I imagine this will be splattered all over the news today with glee from the left.

[PilloryHillary]

This ought to make traitor John very happy.

[TFine80]

It really is sick....

"Death! Mayhem! Bush is failing. Bush is failing. Blame Bush. Blame Bush."

[maestro]

Kurds?

[mewzilla]

Happy Ramadan.

[Centurion2000]

Hmm .. thought Ramadan was the month of peace even for warring muslim factions ?

Gosh, those muslims ... so trustworthy that they even trash their religious holidays for treachery.

[Happy2BMe]

We find ourselves at a juncture where forces hostile to the survival of this nation actually believe they can sway the outcome of American political elections by the number of people they can kill in foreign lands and the amount of publicity those deaths can generate in the American media.

[Happy2BMe]

14 Days Until November 2nd

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Sad news.

[Unam Sanctam]

According to Michael Moore, we should be rooting for these monsters, I mean "freedom fighters" and "minutemen", who wish to derail the advance of democracy in Iraq.

[airborne]

6 mortars used with accuracy indicate an inside job. Somebody recently paced off the distance to the building. Time to hold a shakedown and see who squeals.

[mewzilla]

And John Kerry trashes people like these Iraqis who are willing to fight for their freedom.

[Happy2BMe]

'6 mortars used with accuracy indicate an inside job.'

BINGO

[maestro]

Suicide 'moles' giving 'inside-outside' range.....

(family threats ala KGB?)

[Happy2BMe]

'(family threats ala KGB?)'

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Interesting. BTT

[Allegra]

Hmm .. thought Ramadan was the month of peace even for warring muslim factions ?

Our threat level here went up the day before Ramadan.

I have seen a couple of Muslims sneaking food right during broad daylight. Heh, heh....

[SeaBiscuit]

Exactly, the terrorists/insurgents are trying to get 2 birds with one stone. And the left media, skerry and the dim rats will aide their effort in defeating democracy in Iraq.

It's hard to fathom really, that these so called Americans(?) are doing everything in their power to undermine the effort of our Brave Leader and Troops, and those Iraqis who are fighting for a democracy in a land that has never known true freedom.

Can they really be that stupid?? Can they not see how they are playing into the hands of terrorists and even emboldening them? Are they really that power hungry that they will endanger a country and it's people from realizing the benefits of democracy that they so freely enjoy? And at the same time aide those who would destroy America?

rhetorical questions /off

Damn, I'm going to be on pins and needles until this election is over.. God help us.. GWB must win!!!

[joesnuffy]

The Islamo fascists have found a loyal friend and staunch allie in the Marxist US media

Is it any wonder they all support John F Kerry