Saddam secretly paid for visit by anti-war Congressman
Saddam Hussein’s intelligence agency secretly financed a trip to Iraqfor three U.S. lawmakers during the run-up to the U.S.-led invasion, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Democratic Reps. Jim McDermott of Washington, David Bonior of Michigan and Mike Thompson of California all traveled to Iraq to see the plight of Iraqi children. None of them claimed to know about the funding for the trip.
Published by admin on March 26th, 2008 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »Haiditha killing trial to start at Camp Pendleton
Another one of the Marines involved in the Haiditha killing will soon go to trial at Camp Pendleton, according to Military.com
Published by admin on March 26th, 2008 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »72 hours or Else…
Published by admin on March 26th, 2008 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »Army Medic is second female to get Silver Star since WWII
The Pentagon is reporting that a Silver Star has been issued to Army Spc. Monica Brown, 19
Brown, recognized for her gallant actions during combat in Afghanistan in 2007, is the second woman soldier since World War II to receive a Silver Star, the third highest award given for valor in enemy action. She received the medal from Vice President Richard B. Cheney during a ceremony here March 20.
Published by admin on March 24th, 2008 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »Will we hit 5000?
Go about anywhere and you’ll see the US death toll in Iraq is at 4,000
Published by admin on March 24th, 2008 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »20 Months to Leave Iraq, even if we wanted to
A gem of a story was passed over by most those dealing with the Iraq noise. As the maxim states, amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics, and in the field of logistics, the idea of leaving Iraq means about 20 months MINIMUM to get all of our personnel and gear out of the country. Over 40,000 vehicles are in country today, with billions in gear, and everything, from ammunition to candy bars and CDs is going to have to be trucked out of the country.
The Baltimore Sun did a great job on this, but it isn’t getting read by many. What a shame.
Published by admin on July 17th, 2007 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »The Air War in Iraq continues…
The Air War in Iraq continues unabated. What air war? Well, they actually issue a report each month on combat operations of aircraft in theater. It makes for an interesting read:
Published by admin on July 10th, 2007 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles performed shows of force expelling flares to deter enemies from attacking a Coalition convoy struck by an improvised explosive device in Kandahar.
F-15Es hit an enemy mortar position with Guided Bomb Unit-38s near Kajaki Dam. The JTAC reported the weapons hit their intended target. The pilots also conducted a show of force to try and flush out any insurgents still in the area.
Also in Kandahar, an A-10 successfully conducted a show of force with multiple flares over a convoy hit by an IED. No enemy attacks were reported on the convoy after the show of force.
F-15Es provided a show of force to get insurgents to give up their position near Kajaki Dam. The show of force was reported as successful.
An A-10 provided a show of force with flares to reassure friendly forces of an air presence in Asmar.
Iraq government meets 0 goals
Associated Press and others are reporting on a new report due later this week that will show the Iraqi government has fell way short of goals the US has made for progress. While the goals might have been a bit unrealistic to meet in the three months since they were announced by the US, it is likely the lack of progress will be seized upon by opponents of continued operations in Iraq.
Published by admin on July 10th, 2007 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »Iraqi Officials fear US pullout
The Washington Post quotes the Iraqi foreign minister as saying a pull out of US forces would lead to civil war in Iraq sooner rather than later. This was in response to a NY Times piece, quickly denied, that said US forces are considering leaving Baghdad and working in the desert regions against Al Qaeda.
Published by admin on July 10th, 2007 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »Iranian missile took out UK helicopter
The London Times is reporting that an inquiry into the downing of a UK helicopter in Basra shows that the missle that brought down the helo was Iranian in nature. Heavily classified, the wreckage found traces of the missiles, and a CIA informant also provided information (prior to the attack) about the arrival of the Soviet weapon in the region.
For those who still question if Iran is involved in Iraq or Afghanistan, ask yourself this question: Why is Iran trying to get a nuke? Do destroy Israel (maybe) or to prevent a US invasion (definitely). To get this weapon they’ve endured the wrath of the world, the threat of sanctions, and millions if not billions of dollars on this project.
Now, on contrast, over the past few years, they’ve probably spent a few million dollars on weapons going into Iraq that kill Americans and lead to a general disgust for the war amongst the American public. Net effect: the chances of military action against Iran are incredibly diminished, especially by those who are already opposed to our operations in Iraq. Result: No US invasion, lower cost.
Is there anyone who thinks Iran is not smart enough to figure this out? Is there anyone dumb enough to think Iran isn’t supplying weapons into Iraq? (sadly, yes–anti-Americans who refuse to believe it or, even worse, know it to be true but deny it publicly).
Published by admin on June 24th, 2007 Tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »