[stuck_in_new_orleans]

Now we can destroy his militia without hinderance from the Iraqi government.

But WILL we.... is the bigger question. Why are we still puss'ing around with these ass clowns? Have we even repsonded to the killings of the 4 Americans yet that STARTED this?

[RightWhale]

Have we even repsonded to the killings of the 4 Americans yet that STARTED this?

The Marines are deep inside the village and are going house to house. Many arrests.

[dirtboy]

But WILL we.... is the bigger question. Why are we still puss'ing around with these ass clowns? Have we even repsonded to the killings of the 4 Americans yet that STARTED this?

From what I have read, we've gone into Fallujah like a big dog today and arrested many of the participants of that attack (there are downsides to having your mug on TV when committing atrocities). I think it would be a mistake to engage in full-scale retaliation that would kill hundreds of innocents - we still have public opinion in Iraq on our side, and we need to not overdo any response to an action.

The dustup with the Sadrites is a separate issue - it's been a long time coming, and we need to destroy that militia sooner rather than later.

[Polybius]

Why are we still puss'ing around with these ass clowns? Have we even repsonded to the killings of the 4 Americans yet that STARTED this?

You are lagging in the situational awaremess department.

US Offensive in Fallujah intensifies

Marines Battle Enemy Fighters in Fallujah [Marines "control significant portion"]