[jpsb]

Ok, I might be, but why do you think we didn't take Fallujah? The commanders were pretty upfront about our objectives at the start of this operation, so what is your take?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

See above link.

[oceanview]

well, first I will say that CENTCOM is doing a terrible job at providing information, or at least refuting things that are false (if they are false).

that said, I think we ought to consider what is left there. We don't know anything about the damage assessment from the AC130 and air attacks, there were at most 2000 insurgents, how many are left? they had some weapons caches to be sure, did we destroy them (something was burning the night of those AC130 attacks)? I guess what I am saying is, if the only thing left in those neighboorhoods in Fallujah (remember, most of the city was cleared of insurgents) is a handful of holdouts and a bunch of booby trapped buildings waiting for our marines to walk into and get blown up - then is it worth a front assault and a house to house engagement? Maybe not.

[Dog]

I'll say this upfront to all of you ....I'm not happy about what is going on in Fallujah .....but will take a wait and see attitude.

Something happened.....and I can't put my finger on it..........this Iraqi General came out of left field to suddenly.....I see wretchard in his blog is a tad confused also.

Oceanview you asked what I thought....I think we have left Special Ops and Special Forces behind in Fallujah.