[Polybius]

I must admit that I initially envisioned a final kill in plain sight by my anaconda instead of having the anaconda slip under the water and disappear quietly with it's prey.

However, as the commander on the ground decided, as noted in the article, that would have caused too much destruction. The cost/benefit analysis is his call.

In regards to perception, we now, unlike 59 years ago, unfortunately have an enemy that will ensure that we always lose that battle:

Post 15 of FR Thread "Death Toll: U.S. Iraq Casualties Setting Records (gag alert)"

[nathanbedford]

Here is an interesting account from a marine to his dad:http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1146613/posts

Incidently, I was flattered to hear Faheed Zakawia(?) of Newseek and of ABC'S Stephanopolus adopt my Brithish Raj analogy on Aaron Brown a few minutes ago.

[nathanbedford]

Here is another view of Fallujah for your review:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A20761-2004Jun6.html

[nathanbedford]

Here is yet another account for your review of the failure of the deal in Fallujah:
Marines: Deal with Iraqis in Fallujah may be failing
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1153593/posts