It’s Just One Neighborhood

There DOES seem to be a smattering of news that the surge is being successful in some Baghdad neighborhoods.  However, I still don’t know what’s going to happen when we turn everything over to the Iraqis.  Can they sustain what being reported below?  Or does everything just implode when we leave?  For now, enjoy a glimmer of hope…

"We’re not fighting a war here anymore"

Michael Totten’s latest from Iraq: We slowly rolled into the market area. Smiling children ran up to and alongside the convoy and excitedly waved hello. It felt like I was riding with a liberating army. Graya’at’s streets are quiet and [...]

Tags: Totten, Troop Surge, Graya’at, Baghdad

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