[Dog]

You have to ask how did this happen.......there needs to be a serious look.

According to Marines, an estimated 300 Iraqis from Fallujah and Ramadi launched an assault against the Americans in Husaybah around 8 a.m., beginning with a roadside bombing and a flurry of 24 mortars.

What are we doing at the negotiating table in Fallujah....?

[Dog]

BTW .....this is the SECOND article that alludes to action west of Fallujah.

[leadpenny]

The negotiating table should be an ultimatum table.

[TomasUSMC]

If we have Fallujah surrounded, how is it that they can launch an attack from Fallujah to another town?

Matter of fact, since I'm in question asking mode, why is Fallujah still standing?

[oceanview]

buying time, time for this Najaf/Sadr/Shia situation to reach some finality. we have more flexibility to operate in Fallujah since the civilian majorities in the country really don't care too much about it, but we can't be seen as moving in too many civilian areas at once. it stinks, I know, but we can't afford for the whole place to erupt right now.