BREAKING: Eight U.S. troops die in attacks in Afghanistan

Tribal militia launched attacks on the foreign and Afghan fighters from a mosque and a village on Saturday morning, ISAF said in a statement.

The firefight happened in Nuristan province, it said without elaborating on the exact location. “The sources of the conflict in the area involve complex tribal, religious and economic dynamics,” it added.

“Coalition forces effectively repelled the attack and inflicted heavy enemy casualties while eight ISAF and two ANSF service members were killed,” the statement said, referring to Afghan National Security Forces.

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“The Taliban are in a strong position. They want to show that they are everywhere,” said Mariam Abou Zahab, from the Centre for International Studies and Research in Paris.

North and west Afghanistan were calm until the start of this year, but have seen a sharp security deterioration in recent months, as Taliban insurgents intensified attacks before the August 20 presidential election.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ihSuIJNb5c2LZubwmeqvUTkBjNGw

41 posted on 10/03/2009 11:31:38 PM PDT by kcvl

"""Plenty of troops were killed when Bush was in office, way more than under Obama.""""......

Everything you stated is ok AFTER the above.

Of course more were killed when Bush was in office for 8 years. Obama 10 MONTHS and the number killed are growing rapidly, when it is not necessary if only the impostor Potus would commit to sending what is needed. So, in light of that this is O's war now and he will be blamed for what is happening and deservedly so.

Plus the fact that the News kept track EVERY stinking evening of just what the dead count was, where is the same for O's war? Fox News should get on this and keep a running total. Glen Beck, Limbaugh are you listening?

42 posted on 10/03/2009 11:33:20 PM PDT by annieokie (i)

To: BookmanTheJanitor; SandRat; LUV W; Kathy in Alaska; silent_jonny; trooprally; penelopesire; ...

Tonight ... out for their 17th anniversary dinner .. I'm sure their thoughts were with the military and their suffering families.

Damn them ...damn him for his despicably disdainful, nonchalant treatment of our troops and their urgent needs.

God bless and protect our troops. St. Michael, defend them in battle. May the souls of those brave souls who were lost today rest in God's eternal peace and joy.

44 posted on 10/03/2009 11:37:11 PM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)

To: Jet Jaguar; Allegra; SandRat; Oorang; Velveeta; All

45 posted on 10/03/2009 11:37:27 PM PDT by Cindy

Priorities Obama... PRIORITIES!

I’m sorry to hear of these deaths. So sad. What the hell is happening to our Republic?

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

46 posted on 10/03/2009 11:38:35 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Deficit spending, trade deficits, unsecure mortages, worthless paper... ... not a problem. Oh yeah?)

North and west Afghanistan were calm until the start of this year, but have seen a sharp security deterioration in recent months (AP)

"It will not be six months before the world tests Barack Obama....The world is looking.....Watch, we're gonna have an international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the mettle of this guy." -Joe Biden, 10/20/08

How's that test looking, Joe?

47 posted on 10/03/2009 11:38:44 PM PDT by montag813 (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. -George Orwell)

Not just for the 8 yrs but on a monthly basis in Iraq. I was just saying that it’s not like there’s casualties because Obama’s the President. I’m sure if McCain was the President there would be casualties as well. Or if Bush had stayed for 3rd ter,. More? Less? Who knows?

The issue for me isn’t even so much the casualties as his lack of action. If this was all happening as apart of a plan and there were signs of progress, fine. Casualties happen in war, and historically even the 300 or so killed this year is extremely low.

Still, he doesn’t really seem to be displaying any leadership. My point was more to compare the media reaction, though. That was the main thrust. Bush really didn’t even have naything to di with main point and looking back I don’t even really know why I brought him up at all.

48 posted on 10/03/2009 11:39:07 PM PDT by jeltz25

Look at the front page of msnbc.com as of this minute. Side by side, doesn’t make them look good. But, whomever is putting that page together doesn’t get it anymore than those two do.

49 posted on 10/03/2009 11:40:38 PM PDT by John W

Dear God. I’m heartsick.

51 posted on 10/03/2009 11:43:58 PM PDT by elizabethgrace (I pray for our military, our Republic, Bibi and Israel.)

“Firstly, I don’t think you can blame this on the President. It’s not like he wants this to happen. Plenty of troops were killed when Bush was in office, way more than under Obama. I suspect if Obama had his druthers and could do what he felt like, he’d withdraw all troops from Iraq and Afghanistan immediately, but that’s just not politically feasible. Thoughts and prayers should be with the troops and not on blaming someone”

WRONG!!!!! Hey look how many troops have died under Obama and he has been in a short while. Bush cared deeply, he talked to his Commanders very very often. I saw a program today that he communicated from his secure post in the basement of the White House to the commanders overseas.
Obama, talks to his once and then a quickie on board of an airplane. He could communicate from the White House too, but no, doesn't care.
He goes out wining and dining, I do not think he has the ability to care. If it is not about him, go get lost.

53 posted on 10/03/2009 11:45:58 PM PDT by rose

Pretty much says it all. What a horrible week for America under the Obamas.

55 posted on 10/03/2009 11:47:17 PM PDT by montag813 (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. -George Orwell)

I’m in tears. My heart is breaking for our brave troops.

56 posted on 10/03/2009 11:47:56 PM PDT by elizabethgrace (I pray for our military, our Republic, Bibi and Israel.)

I have relatives in Afghanistan and another heading there in a few months.

It is mostly the Paulites who are posting these type of threads as they think just because the IslamOfascist attacked America and declared war on us, if we don’t
think about it, the enemy will become nice people and
settle down.

Ron Paul did not vote in congress to condemn Ahmadinejad.
who is sending insurgents into the war zones and wants to take out Israel.
The Paulites sy we are trying to find boogie men and Ahmadinejad with nuclear weapons is not a threat.

57 posted on 10/03/2009 11:48:05 PM PDT by SoCalPol (Reagan Republican for Palin 2012)

Sickening ... I saved it with the date .. let us not forget.

58 posted on 10/03/2009 11:51:43 PM PDT by STARWISE (The Art & Science Institute of Chicago Politics NE Div: now open at the White House)

March 07, 2009

Is Obama lazy? (Updated)
Rick Moran

All we’re getting is whispers from the press, of course, A raised eyebrow here, a sad shake of the head there. But the picture that is emerging of Barack Obama, the executive, is not very flattering if you look between the lines.

http://tinyurl.com/y9mgamw

59 posted on 10/03/2009 11:52:18 PM PDT by kcvl

“THE RULES MURDERING OUR TROOPS”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2347085/posts

“OBAMA’S RULES OF ENGAGEMENT IN AFGHANISTAN COSTING OUR TROOPS LIVES”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2335891/posts

“WE’RE PINNED DOWN:’4 U.S. MARINES DIE IN AFGAN ABUSH”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2335142/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2336737/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2335336/posts

“AMBUSHED MARINES’ AID CALL ‘REJECTED’”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2340992/posts