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2004-09-05 Iraq-Jordan

US assault on Fallujah likely before January

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-09-05 7:21:02 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Looks like the NY Slimes and WaPo will get their wish, the casket counters are planning front page splash stories when the meter hits 1,000 dead.

Posted by Capt America 2004-09-05 8:41:17 PM|| [http://captamerica.blogspot.com/] 2004-09-05 8:41:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I expect the US forces to move sooner rather than later, and there are other targets on the 'to do' list that are being taken out right now, such as Tallafar and Latifiyah. The issue is when all the tactical "ducks are in a row", covering all the bases such as preventing resupply, rearmament, and other support; and taking out the maximum number of recalicitrants who would heft a gun under any banner for the sport of it.
Last but not least, I hope, and I would see the strategic desireability to raze a goodly portion of Sadr City, in the manner of urban renewal. The shopkeepers and residents won't mind when they find their nasty hovels replaced with new buildings, complete with working power and water.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-09-05 9:29:59 PM|| 2004-09-05 9:29:59 PM|| Front Page Top

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