10 U.S. Troops Killed in Iraqi Violence (4 April, 2004)

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[Happy2BMe]

Our blood, sweat, and tears - THEIR GAIN!

[samtheman]

The biggest failure of the Johnson Administration was giving priority to political objectives over military ones. All US administrations should be aware of that failure, including this one.

[Dog]

The rioters were supporters of anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. They were angry over Saturday's arrest on murder charges of one of al-Sadr's aides, Mustafa al-Yacoubi, and the closure of a pro-al-Sadr newspaper.

They are going to have alot more to be mad about after we smoke al-Sader's butt with a JDAM.

[Happy2BMe]

A demonstrator tries to contain the crowds during an anti-American protest in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday April 4, 2004. (AP Photo/Murad Sezer)

American special forces join coalition soldiers as the Spanish base comes under attack outside Kufa, 15 kms north of Najaf, Iraq, Sunday April 4 2004; Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric.One Salvadoran, one American, one Iraqi soldier and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded. (AP PHOTO/Gervasio Sanchez)

American soldiers take cover as the Spanish base comes under attack outside Kufa, 15 kms north of Najaf, Iraq, Sunday April 4 2004; Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric.One Salvadoran, one American, one Iraqi soldier and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded.

An American soldier runs for cover as the Spanish base comes under attack outside Kufa, 15 kms north of Najaf, Iraq, Sunday April 4 2004; Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. (AP PHOTO/Gervasio Sanchez)

A Salvadorean soldier runs for cover as his base comes under attack outside Kufa, 15 kms north of Najaf, Iraq, Sunday, April 4,2004. Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. (AP PHOTO/Gervasio Sanchez)

Supporters of al-Sadr's self-styled militia, the al-Mahdi Army, walk towards Kufa, Iraq, Sunday April 4 2004. Gunmen opened fire on the Spanish garrison near the holy city of Najaf on Sunday during a huge demonstration by followers of an anti-American Shiite Muslim cleric. Four Salvadoran soldiers and at least 14 Iraqis died, and more than 130 people were wounded.

[xJones]

Saddam was right, he knew how to control these barbarians.

[mikegi]

Where were our Apaches??? They could have broken up this attack in seconds.

[section9]

Another day in Iraq, peeps.

Look, let's all calm down and let the Marines do their Fallujah thing. You'll find that Al-Sadr will sober up real quick when that occurs.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[Happy2BMe]

"Where were our Apaches . . ."

Our vulnerability is greater right now than it has been since we first attacked Iraq.

REASON: Huge TURNOVER of troops - ROTATION going on.

The ragheads know this and are taking every advantage of it.

[TomGuy]

The biggest failure of the Johnson Administration was giving priority to political objectives over military ones. All US administrations should be aware of that failure, including this one.

Exactly.

The Coalition did not finish the Iraq war before trying to move to a political settlement. Now, the Coalition forces are facing growing opposition from more than just the old Saddam supporters.

The Coalition may still have 'to finish that war' before a new government will succeed.

[Happy2BMe]

Can't wait for the FatLady to sing at Fallujah - it will be SWEEEEET!

[Joe Hadenuf]

Where were our Apaches??? They could have broken up this attack in seconds.

Better question would be: Where are all of these so-call iraqi friends of ours?

[mitchbert]

Your point, I am coming to believe, is why we're not seeing some quick and emotional response. When it comes, the message will be clear. JMHO.

[oceanview]

my guess - the rules of engagement have been changed and does not allow the use of helicopter based attacks. it pains me to say it, but I would bet anything that is it.

[Joe Hadenuf]

Can't wait for the FatLady to sing at Fallujah - it will be SWEEEEET!

It will? And what do we win when this happens?

[Eddie Dean]

my guess - the rules of engagement have been changed and does not allow the use of helicopter based attacks. it pains me to say it, but I would bet anything that is it.

That's the problem... we are still at war, and no one seems to notice.

[LonghornFreeper]

As much as I would like to believe that, it is becoming more and more evident that we aren't seeing an overwhelming response because one isn't coming. I hope I am wrong, but we'll know for sure in the next few weeks. If, as I fear, Washington overrules the generals, and our response ends up being underwhelming, it will signal the begining of the end for any hope of victory in Iraq. Note that finding a few individual suspects who actually did the shooting is not an effective response. What must be addressed is the multitudes of people who stood and cheered on their actions.

[AntiGuv]

[TomGuy]

That's the problem... we are still at war, and no one seems to notice.

I say we didn't finish the war before trying to move to the political settlement. Until the war gets finished, we will see growing tensions from various factions. The Coalition moved too quickly from 'war mode' to 'law enforcement mode'.

[Happy2BMe]

Two Police Chiefs Killed in 24 Hours in Iraq (Aril 3, 2004)

[jackbill]

One of the things that is pissing me off is the constant blather that it will take years to train Iraqis. In 1952, I received 16 weeks basic training and was sent to Korea as a heavy weapons infantryman. What takes so long?