Heavy Fighting in AR Ramadi Iraq~~~ Sadr's fighters have attacked US Forces.

Fox News

[mabelkitty]

Time to turn Sharon loose.

[Frank_Discussion]

Now wouldn't THAT be something!

[Pikamax]

they pulled out of the governor's office according to the BBC.

[RetiredArmy]

Some of these guys need to learn to hug the earth a little better. The earth is their friend you know, so say the libs!!!

[Melas]

Arrests?

Are you kidding me?

How about death!

Well, in the absence of psychic marines who can use their telepathy to determine guilt/innocence, arresting those suspected of involvement would be the proper procedure.

[Dog]

Wretchard whoever he is .......is very good.

[sarasota]

Afraid the political correctness is holding us back from doing what needs to be done.

[Gator113]

It is time to kill them all!!!!!!!

[mitchbert]

I know it's Debka but they recently posted this update...

Marines backed by tanks, helicopters and AC-130 “Spectre” aerial gunship engage Sunni guerrillas in fierce fighting in Fallujah. Rumsfeld reports several arrests if men responsible for ambush of four US security guards last week. US have photographs of more targets. City cordoned off and access restricted to reporters.

[LdSentinal]

It's Sadr's Shi'ites helping the insurgents west of Baghdad. They were probably responsible for most of the insurgency in Baghdad. They're trying to buy some time for the insurgents in Fallujah and Ramadi.

Last stand of the insurgency.

[nuconvert]

They're going after al-Sadr's guys.

[Uncle Miltie]

"Wretchard this is the attack to suck our forces away from the fight in Fallujah"

Which would imply coordination between the Sunni Baathists in Fallujah, and the Shiite Badr forces.

Good hunting and safe returns to the troops!

[Angelus Errare]

Ar Ramadi is in the Sunni Triangle, Ansar al-Islam had a training camp in the area that was shut down back in June 2003. If Sadr's outfit is operating in the area, the locals are likely to take them apart on their own accord.

[The South Texan]

Has Sadr ordered up a new batch of virgins for his thugs?

Go get them Marines!

[The_Victor]

This might help.

Or not.

[r9etb]

Wretchard this is the attack to suck our forces away from the fight in Fallujah.

The salamikazes are thinking in terms of their own limited numbers and means. I suspect they are unfamiliar with the implications of our having more combat troops on hand than just those around Fallatio.

[Lakeside]

TET offensive Iraq style? Prayers for our brave military.

I'm with ya'll. Where are the air strikes????

[colorado tanker]

How did Sadr get his Shiite militia into the Sunni Triangle? Are they sure this isn't Baathists or Ansar?

[Polybius]

Why are we still puss'ing around with these ass clowns? Have we even repsonded to the killings of the 4 Americans yet that STARTED this?

You are lagging in the situational awaremess department.

US Offensive in Fallujah intensifies

Marines Battle Enemy Fighters in Fallujah [Marines "control significant portion"]

[ride the whirlwind]

Thanks for the maps.. May God keep our fighting forces safe.