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2004-12-29 Iraq-Jordan

54 Die in String of Iraq Insurgent Attacks

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Posted by tipper 2004-12-29 2:35:19 AM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This type of attack is a real waste. It accomplishes little, there is no "money" in it, and it is expensive in resources. It's primary purpose is to try and 'clear' an area of police authority, so that it can then be used as a base for a criminal gang. The defense is to attrit the bad guys--to keep sending in new police--and to actively pursue them out of their 'hood, where they become strangers without support.

Posted by Anonymoose 2004-12-29 9:34:32 AM|| 2004-12-29 9:34:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 `moose, If what you say is true, then I'm even happier about the F-ville party. It means the enemy is realy hurting, and is trying hard to create a base.

Attrition works if you have a wealthy society (relatively speaking)to replace the losses, and a rugged enough political system to put up with the losses.

We can afford it, If we can keep the Iraquis glued together. as for us, remember, it took the NVA 10 years to chase us out of South Vietnam. and we had a bunch of incompetents running the show. We've been at this global war against ~~Islam~~ ~~the moon god~~ ~~crazed turbans~~ terrorism for only 3 years. With a much better command team.

Posted by N Guard 2004-12-29 10:15:06 AM|| 2004-12-29 10:15:06 AM|| Front Page Top

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