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2004-07-07 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-07-07 3:06:03 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "The US never did anything to stop the gangs,ââ says Mohammed Hassan.

Anti-American bias in the international media sanctioned the chaos by branding us as imperialists, ruining any chance we could be viewed as a positive force for change in Iraq. It soured any possibility that our phenomenal troops could do what the Iraqi forces are now doing. I am thankful to our troops for sticking it out and wish the Iraqis the best in breaking the back of these insurgents. Now Iraqis are free to pursue a reasonable course that balances rights with self-preservation.

Posted by jules 187 2004-07-07 4:55:49 PM|| 2004-07-07 4:55:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 jules, the other aspect of it is that our troops are not trained to be cops. They are trained to kill the enemy.

Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2004-07-07 6:19:57 PM|| [http://brighterfuture.blogspot.com] 2004-07-07 6:19:57 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 jules and DPA both sound right here. Actually this story is much better than the usual. There's detail and plausible balance that's normally lacking from most coverage. Especially encouraging are the reactions -- even the "worse" one -- from the guys wrongly rousted up by the cops. It seems most people are on board for a clean-up. I also like the police comment about needing time to clean up their own force -- assuming it's not just telling an American reporter what they want to hear, it's a good sign.

Posted by Verlaine 2004-07-07 7:44:18 PM|| 2004-07-07 7:44:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 This is extraordinarily good news. US Marines and Army provide rapid response, back-up, cover flanks, fire-support, air=support.

Iraqis Kick-butt, take names, chop off heads and hands....whatever it takes to bring down the criminals and terrorists.

Posted by anymouse 2004-07-07 9:19:34 PM|| [http://www.guntrucks.com/] 2004-07-07 9:19:34 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 I'm glad to hear about the provisions in the security laws. As optimistic as I am about Iraq's future, it could all be gone in a second if the country shifts back to business-as-usual as far as the ME is concerned - and part of me cynically waits for the day when that happens. I really hope it never does.

Posted by The Doctor 2004-07-07 9:44:33 PM|| 2004-07-07 9:44:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Ditto here, Doc, but people don't change culture that quickly....give em a year or so. Keep free elections open and people won't choose to be beaten and subjugated. That's by nature imposed. Crackdown's what's necessary right now though - make it harsh, brutal, and short. Is there a George Washington among these people? Someone to lead, guide, then get out of the way when things get moving in the right direction? Won't be among the Sunnis or Shiites, I'd guess...maybe a Kurd

Posted by Frank G 2004-07-07 9:50:45 PM|| 2004-07-07 9:50:45 PM|| Front Page Top

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