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2007-10-05 Iraq

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Posted by Chuck Simmins 2007-10-05 08:16|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: IRGC

#1 Of course the anti-American propaganda has been deployed. An anonymous Iraqi army official wouldn't lie, would he?

An Iraqi army official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release the information, said U.S. aircraft bombed the neighborhood repeatedly and he claimed civilians, including seven children, were among those killed and three children were among the 28 wounded.

He said the civilians were killed when families rushed out to help those hurt in the initial bombing.

The town's top official said U.S. forces targeted areas built up by locals to protect their Shiite neighborhood against attacks by al-Qaida gunmen. The guards were armed and worked around the clock, he said.

"These places came under attack by American airstrikes," said Khalis Mayor Odai al-Khadran. "Locals were protecting themselves by guarding their village. They are not militias killing people."

So why were these locals shooting at the Americans? Thought we were Al Qaeda?

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2007-10-05 09:32|| 2007-10-05 09:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Chuck, I think we have another real good one... Bill Roggio

US kills 25 Special Groups fighters in Diyala

By Bill RoggioOctober 5, 2007 7:03 AM

RE: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Qods Force

Coalition special operations forces continue to attack the Iranian-backed Special Groups operating inside Iraq with the same ferocity as it attacks al Qaeda. Twenty-five Special Groups fighters were killed during an engagement northwest of Baqubah FOB WARHORSE this morning during a raid on a Special Groups leader.

Address: Al Khalis, about 50 miles north of Baghdad [approx same as Baqubah]

Just like Sea mentioned yesterday, [WE All]
I know more things about Iraq than I do the entire Near East, Middle East and Far East.

For a semi-retired building contractor it's info that is useless for business.. LOL.. my girl friend, friends and family have Zero, Zed, Nada interest in the WOT or Iraq or A-stan.

But if you are an obsessive compulsive Civilian or currently serving in our Military who loves US History and Nation, the interest oozes out of us over every cuppa from Reveille to Taps.
~:)

Posted by Red Dawg">Red Dawg 2007-10-05 11:47|| 2007-10-05 11:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Between Afghanistan and Iraq...hedge funds are gonna run up virgin futures.

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2007-10-05 14:18|| 2007-10-05 14:18|| Front Page Top

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