One of the best posts I’ve seen that explains how, just because the violence is down (thanks to the huge number of U.S. troops in Iraq), the end-game still isn’t being realized. In fact, it’s not even within sight. There is no political reconciliation. And that, after all, is the goal. Isn’t it?
In recent months, there have been some encouraging trends in Iraq. Violence has been less rampant, and attacks have been less catastrophic. The trend may be temporary, and the possible result of a successful ethnic-cleansing campaign, but for right now, the daily bloodshed is not as devastating as it was up until quite recently. The White [...]
Still, we don’t want to avoid the positive solely for political reasons..
Fewer Iraq Roadside Bombs, U.S. Says
An American military official on Thursday reported a sharp decrease in the number of roadside bombs and other homemade bombs in [...]
The war funding vote is still nebulous. That could be a bad thing for senators. Especially if THIS happens…also, I’m wondering how they’ll be able to shift flight plans around. Things are booked full right about now…
Reid Threatens Sunday Senate Session for Vote on War Funding
Democratic leaders are threatening to hold senators in Washington until Sunday, unless an agreement is reached to bring up an Iraq war funding bill before [...]
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