Baghdad is a skittish place as a rule these days. But they're not acting any different today than usual. The Iraqis are pretty laid-back, cheerful people considering what they have to live with. I guess they're kind of resigned to it all for now.
Allegra, I'm just curious.
What do you think are the actual chances that the jihadis could get even one (let alone "multiple") car bombs inside the perimeter of the IZ as al-Masri is hoping to do?
At Balad - because of the constant ongoing construction - we were always a little concerned about the gravel trucks more than anything else, certainly the KBR fleets were OK. The troops were pretty careful with gate inspections.
But little Toyota VBIEDs wouldn't have had a chance of actually getting inside the wire. Zero.
I would think the same about the IZ?
Is your vacation over already? That was quick! A lot quicker for you than me, I'm sure. ;o)
Keep safe and we are constantly praying for you all and for VICTORY! I am working as hard as I can to destroy dims in November. You guys make sure to get out the vote over there!!!
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