VICTORY IN IRAQ DAY NOVEMBER 22, 2008

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[AliVeritas]

We won. The Iraq War is over.

I declare November 22, 2008 to be "Victory in Iraq Day." (Hereafter known as "VI Day.")

By every measure, The United States and coalition forces have conclusively defeated all enemies in Iraq, pacified the country, deposed the previous regime, successfully helped to establish a new functioning democratic government, and suppressed any lingering insurgencies. The war has come to an end. And we won.

What more indication do you need? An announcement from the outgoing Bush administration? It's not gonna happen. An announcement from the incoming Obama administration? That's really not gonna happen. A declaration of victory by the media? Please. Don't make me laugh. A concession of surrender by what few remaining insurgents remain in hiding? Forget about it.

[AliVeritas]

Sorry it's late. Please post all stories re: accomplishments and stories; valor and hometown troops and their families; trials and accomplishments.

Please visit the site and if you have something planned for tomorrow, post it and let Zombie know as well.

I ask also that all those who have so diligently posted our accomplishments, dig back and repost them, as well as (infrastructure, cache finds, the surge and tribal council work, how Iraqs have stood up, hearts and minds, the Iraq elections, how their/our accomplishments affected you, how they've had to fight the media/how our own congress has made it difficult, those who spoke up, the Gathering of Eagles/Rolling Thunder D.C. and other area trips, experiences of Vietnam and other vets that finally were able to take part, diaries of counter-protest and those warriors of Walter Reed and other communities who support our troops in many ways/your stories of working with charities or volunteering for our military). Mil moms and families can tell their stories, vets and those who went to Iraq the last time. Links to video would be great as well.

I ask all those who have fought the war domestically, to please add facts as well as their thoughts.

I'm sorry this is so late, but I was told it had been posted, I couldn't find it.

Thanks so much. God bless our president and brave troops and their families... God bless the Iraqi people.

[AliVeritas]

More from Zombie's site:

The moment has come to acknowledge the obvious. To overtly declare a fact that has already been true for quite some time now. Let me repeat:

WE WON THE WAR IN IRAQ

And since there will never be a ticker-tape parade down Fifth Avenue in New York for our troops, it's up to us, the people, to arrange a virtual ticker-tape parade. An online victory celebration.

Saturday, November 22, 2008 is the day of that celebration: Victory in Iraq Day.

What do you need to do to participate? Simple. Just make a post on your blog on Saturday, November 22, announcing that the war is over, and declaring that day to be Victory in Iraq Day. That's it.

If you want to write a short post (or a long essay) analyzing the nature of our victory or cheering the troops for a job well done, great; but if you just want to make a simple announcement of the victory, that's fine as well. Anything will do. Just come and join the celebration to mark the day.

FR Note: No one has covered this like the milblogs, blogs and forums like ours. Let's cram and get our links together as well as actions, so the troops and all Americans can stop by and know they're appreciated. Pass it on.

[AliVeritas]

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[LZ_Bayonet]

Hey, same day as JFK's assasination. Perfect!!!! He was the author of the "Kennedy Doctrine". How perfectly appropriate.

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

[AliVeritas]

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[AliVeritas]

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[GOP_Lady]

[Coleus]

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[Jim Robinson]

Woo hoo!!

VICTORY IN IRAQ!!

God bless our troops!!

God bless America!!

[Enterprise]

Mega dittos!

[ScottinVA]

The week before he leaves office, Bush should declare victory in Iraq and heartily congratulate the troops for their great and successful sacrifice by visiting them in the U.S. and overseas, making it a HUGE deal. He should then caveat it all with warnings to the incoming Obama Administration that premature withdrawal would place it all in jeopardy and turn our hard-won victory into a defeat. It would put the onus on the Obamoids to think twice about pulling the troops out before the right time. As unpopular as this war may be, most Americans don’t find defeat a favorable outcome.

[freema]

[SoCalPol]

Great post Ali.
Only in a few places such as my city will you read or hear of the success of the troops.

Iraq is far calmer and less killings than 18 miles south of me across the border where an ave. 150 + people are killed a month in the drug cartel war.

[Irish Rose]

So...will tomorrow officially be “VI Day” on FR?

[Archytekt]

[Cindy]

Yes, we won.

[Cindy]

...and this is great idea!

I used one of Zombie’s graphics and made it clickable to Zombie’s article on my web site:

http://www.truthusa.com

[Syncro]

Great article!

Zombie rocks

[Marine_Uncle]

The reality of this must be grinding Putin’s teeth to a fine white powder.

[AliVeritas]

A look back, 2004

Iraq: Building a New Society
State Department says real progress achieved in many key areas
October 19, 2004

Following is a fact sheet issued by the State Department entitled “Iraq: Building a New Society:

Iraq: Building a New Society

Iraqis, with help from the Coalition and many partners, are rebuilding their country and offering freedom, new opportunities and much needed services to their people. Security problems remain a major challenge for the Iraqi people and for development in various parts of the country. Nevertheless, real progress has been made in many key areas.

Infrastructure

Oil revenues for the Iraqi people since June 2003 have been estimated at nearly $18 billion.

Access to essential services is being provided without discrimination.

The port of Umm Qasr has been rehabilitated and reopened to commercial traffic, producing more than $18 million in tariff revenues, with projections of more than $24 million this year.

The Al Mat Bridge in northern Iraq, the Tikrit Bridge in central Iraq, and the Khazir Bridge on the highway between Baghdad and Jordan in western Iraq have been renovated, allowing the delivery of commercial and humanitarian cargo throughout Iraq.

Water and sanitation projects are underway across Iraq, benefitting 11.8 million residents.

A new program will clear 20,000 kilometers of Iraq’s waterways and employ about 100,000 Iraqis. Security and Stability

More than 100,000 law enforcement officers are on duty.

More than 62,000 Iraqi armed forces, including army, air force, national guard, and coastal defense units, are serving or training.

Education

Over 2,405 schools have been rehabilitated, 33,000 secondary school teachers trained and 8.7 million textbooks printed and distributed.

Twenty-five Fulbright grantees and over 20 Iraqi high school students are studying in U.S. educational institutions.

The first “American Corner” opened in Iraq, including hundreds of books about the U.S., a video and DVD library, Internet connected computers and videoconferencing capabilities.

Health

Ground was broken on the first two of 150 new primary health care centers to be built across Iraq.

Some 110 health clinics have been opened, 2,500 medical staff are being trained, and over 600 medical centers are being equipped.

Five million children under the age of 5 have been vaccinated against childhood diseases.

Economic Growth

The new Iraqi currency is stable and has appreciated against many currencies.

Small loans for entrepreneurs totaling over $33 million are available around the country.

The Iraq Stock Exchange opened in June 2004 including 44 companies with a market capitalization of over $1.9 billion.

An Economic Trade zone in the north is being developed, connecting it to the central and southern regions.

Business training courses are being offered to Iraqi businesspeople.

Advancing Women

The Iraqi cabinet includes six women ministers and seven women deputy ministers.

Twenty-eight women’s centers throughout Iraq (22 now open) offer computer and literacy classes, job skills, and access to information about health care and legal services.

Press

Iraq has a vibrant and free press-with over 300 newspapers and numerous television and radio outlets.

Iraq has welcomed the world’s press; many media have opened permanent offices.

Iraqis have access to a variety of information sources allowing the independent formation of opinions and the ability to make crucial decisions about the future.

Culture

Cultural preservation activities are underway at the Iraq National Museum and the Iraq National Library.

An Archaeological Site Protection Plan and stolen artifact list are being developed.

The Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra performed in the U.S. and had workshops with cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Iraqi wrestlers, boxers, and archers received training in the U.S. and participated in the 2004 summer Olympics.

The Iraqi soccer team, competing in the Olympics for the first time since 1988, qualified for the semi-finals.

IRAQ: BUILDING A NEW SOCIETY 10/18/04 THE ROAD TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT

Interim Government announced, Governing Council dissolved - June 1

Election Commission established - June 4

Transfer of sovereignty to Iraqi Interim Government - June 28

National Conference convenes and selects Interim National Council - August 15

National elections for permanent government - scheduled for January 2005

“Like every nation that has made the journey to democracy, Iraqis will raise up a government that reflects their own culture and values...Iraqis will write their own history, and find their own way.”

—President George W. Bush

http://iraq.usembassy.gov/iraq/041019_society.html

Also Embassy Press Releases

http://iraq.usembassy.gov/press-releases-2008.html