[Da Mav]

An interesting and related observation.

Certainly the situation is a lot more complex than body counts but examining casualty reports may give some indication as to the effectiveness of the enemy. And the bottom line is obvious: There were a hell of a lot more Coalition forces killed in the runup to the first election in January than have been killed in the runup to this one. In fact Coalition casualties have almost been cut in half.

Coalition Casualties in Iraq during Pre-Election #1
Nov...141
Dec...077
Jan...127
Total: 345

Coalition Casualties in Iraq during Pre-Election #2
Aug...085
Sep...052
Oct...038 (to date)
Total: 175

Just pointing that out since the media hasn't bothered to figure it out or report it.

http://icasualties.org/oif/

[mainepatsfan]

Interesting stats. If the Sunnis ever decided to crack down imagine how low they'd drop.

[Southack]

Good stats, but let me help you with the term "casualties."

Casualties means wounded or killed or otherwise put out of action.

Casualties does not mean "list of only those killed."

The numbers that you are quoting are for *fatalities*.

Now you know more than the news media...as the news media is staffed by people who can't comprehend the difference between a "fatality" from that of a "casualty."

That being said, your list of fatalities shows that the terroristic insurgents are losing their ability to project power.

[strategofr]

"Just pointing that out since the media hasn't bothered to figure it out or report it. "

Thanks.