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2007-05-22 Iraq

Petreaus Calls on Iraqis to End Violence

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Posted by Bobby 2007-05-22 07:38|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 If Petraeus pulls this off, he's going down alongside Sir Gerald Templer as one of the finest counterinsurgency warriors in history.

Posted by Mac 2007-05-22 09:20|| 2007-05-22 09:20|| Front Page Top

#2 Hell, if he pulls this off, I will name my next 3 unborn after him. If he runs for President, I will vote for him.

Posted by JohnQC 2007-05-22 10:04|| 2007-05-22 10:04|| Front Page Top

#3 "...take an active role in the rebirth of your nation.

A regrettable choice of words. "Action" has a different connotation over there. I feel for this general, though; nothing like being given a mission and then having others try to undermine it before you've even started. It's great that he is saying this.

Wish he had pointed out that it's not helpful, in terms of keeping America on their side, for Iraqis to believe it's ok to kill coalition soldiers.

Posted by Jules 2007-05-22 17:24|| 2007-05-22 17:24|| Front Page Top

#4 It would be better to ask the Iranians, Syrians and Saudis.

Posted by Sneaze 2007-05-22 21:28|| 2007-05-22 21:28|| Front Page Top

#5 Bless Petreaus. Bless Our Soldiers. If he finds sour wind, He may say the word. For then it will be a knock on them, not a knock on US.

Posted by newc">newc 2007-05-22 21:47|| 2007-05-22 21:47|| Front Page Top

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