US tips toward restraint in Fallujah [we're picking them off at will]

Christian Science Monitor ^ | 4/26/04 | Scott Peterson

[cajungirl]

Nice graph!! But you know, I sort of like the old way. If a city harbors the bad guys, well the city gets leveled with all inhabitants off to their glory. I think that usually worked in the olden days. But I guess I am just an old fashioned girl.

[sgt.k-bar]

God Bless our Marines! 2 important names to remember-Lt. Col. Brennan Byrne and Maj. Gen. James Mattis. These are 2 Marines that you can count on. Their names will be etched in future history. They believe in killing people that need killing! They have no time for inept politicians or cry baby liberals. They are there to do their jobs,defend America and protect their Marines! Prayers for all of our young Marine heroes in Fallujah,they all have a very difficult job. Marines are the best and they will prevail with the help of the only True God and their M-16s!
Semper Fi~

[blam]

"Our marines are doing a fine job in picking the rebels off one by one with sniper fire. If the going gets tough I am sure there is a strategic plan to go into town and clear out the insurgents with the big guns on the ground and gunships in the air."

The Iraqi's and other thugs aren't having to much success in these small scale operations...maybe they'll reach a point and just do a full scale (Kamakazi) attack, huh?

[Inkie]

Yes, God bless you, Marines!!!!!! I hope some of you can read these posts.

Every dead American needs be avenged a hundred-fold. I am sick of the media throwing our losses up in our face. Our guys are saints, trying not to kill anyone innocent, even though it endangers them more. Still, they are kicking ass. However, when was the last time you saw a big, old honking chart enumerating the enemy losses? NEVER.

[tuvals]

If they do a kamakazi attack they die and we will probably lose some good soldiers. I personally wish we would announce to the law abiding populace to move out and then go in full force and clear out the insurgents, capture their weapons and kill anyone who offers resistance. Terrorism will never be totally dissolved but our improving our intelligence and knocking off those that are a threat to freedom sends a clear message (Be Prepared To Die). I don't like ware but after 9/11 terrorists declared war on this country and we are and will continue stalking every last one of them. Fighting on their soil is (IMHO) the way to go. May God bless every soldier who is serving our country and those who gave their lives to preserve our freedom.

[sgt.k-bar]

Outstanding point! The media potrays only bad news of American losses-we need to emphasize the enemy losses! I believe that grassroot American is 100% in support of our troops. It is time to tell it like it is and not to be afraid or ashamed to believe in God,have pride in America and support our military. Thank God that we all have the freedoms we do in America. The liberal media distorts how America really feels. I am really thankful for freerepublic for being a form of sharing the truth! God Bless America and God Bless all of our U.S. Troops!
Special daily prayers for our brave young Marine heroes in Fallujah. God Bless General Mattis,Lt. Colonel Bryne and "Chesty" Puller-wherever you are!
Semper Fi~

[Mr. Lucky]

What about the foreign fighters there?

They die in a foreign country, one at a time, from a single shot they never hear fired by a Marine they never see.

[Rokke]

I am so glad the Marines are in charge, and not the band of idiots on FreeRepublic who claim MOABs are the only answer.

[LaGrone]

Line them up hundreds at a time, and may the force be with our brave soldiers and Marines. GOD SPEED!

[lancer]

The end game is when the insurgents get their virgins...

[GailA]

A good start, and they won't be breeding any more terrorist! The more our trained troops kill over there, the less we will see come here for our untrained police to deal with.

[lancer]

BTTT

[ChinaThreat]

Thats right. This will cost more marines their lives.

[oceanview]

let's see what happens. for all the talk of the political angle on this, Bush isn't stupid, he knows that a few days of reports of dead marines in these patrols is a bad outcome.

[PokeyJoe]

I would like to introduce you to the new and improved MOAB sniper?

Semper Fi

[Enterprise]

"Fallujah will be taken apart a section at a time.."

Heavenly Father, if patience on our part will yield huge numbers of enemy dead, Oh Merciful God, grant us unlimited patience. Amen.

[ccmay]

Looks like the endgame might be to take them out in batches... on our timing.

Yeah, one block at a time, bit by bit. "Invasion? What invasion? We're just expanding our security zone a little during the cease-fire."

-ccm

[samtheman]

The usual gung-ho of some marines is giving way to a recognition of political costs - and that they are chipping away at the guerrillas anyway. "I think what we're doing is the right way to do it - we're creating a rapport. We're not here to occupy," says Staff Sgt. Jason Valez, from New York City. "At the same time, we're not going to be pushed over or bullied. It's definitely going to work, it just takes time.

"Marines have been doing a good job with precise fire," says Sergeant Valez. "We're not just going to roll in."

This one Staff Sergeant has a far greater understanding of the situation than an entire generation of college professors and media professionals. It's amazing.

[jackbill]

Beside the early Saturday operation that US officers say killed 30 at a farmhouse south of Fallujah - when the 105mm Howitzer and 40mm cannons of the AC-130 Specter gunship engaged the hideout - another battle in the early hours Sunday killed another 11.

Don't you just love the sound of an AC-130 in the morning?

[Tennessean4Bush]

Don't you just love the sound of an AC-130 in the morning?

Don't you know the insurgents just about lose their lunch when they hear it coming?