[MNJohnnie]

Great news. Thanks!

[goldstategop]

The MSM grudgingly admits the battle for Basra went better than in some of its reports. Its by no means over but when you consider it was Mookie Sadr who sued for the ceasefire, that's an unqualified government triumph. Losers don't sue for a ceasefire when they are winning.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

AP put this out....now that’s news.

[SunkenCiv]

Troops Kill Terrorist, Detain Others During Operations
American Forces Press Service
Posted on 04/22/2008 5:43:12 PM PDT by SandRat
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005496/posts

Anbar Insurgents Down in the Dumps(Iraq)
Military.com | 04-15-08 | Christian Lowe
Posted on 04/16/2008 9:32:44 AM PDT by MNJohnnie
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2002433/posts

Sen. Biden: Troop buildup is failure
Yahoo
Posted on 04/05/2008 8:39:50 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997183/posts

Attacks in Baghdad fall 80 percent: Iraq military
Yahoo / AP | February 16, 2008 | Aws Qusay
Posted on 02/16/2008 2:53:31 PM PST by faq
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1971585/posts