CNN: Bloodshed buries Iraq hopes

[Bhaisahab]

http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/10/17/iraq.reality.check.1/index.html



Early in the Iraq conflict, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld dismissed insurgents as "dead-enders." In 2005, Vice President Dick Cheney said the insurgency was in its "last throes." Now, those descriptions lie buried beneath thousands of bodies -- U.S. troops, Iraqi police, and everyday citizens slain simply because of their religious sect.

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[magellan]

1. We'll never be forgiven for what we've done to Iraq

That photo is heartbreaking. The Iraqis have suffered a thousand fold what we have as a result of the madman in chief. :cry:

[lfairban]

3. I didn't believe this part.

At a news conference last week, Bush noted that attacks rise each year during the month of Ramadan. And he argued the violence can be seen as a sign U.S. efforts are making headway. "Attacks and casualties have also increased recently because our forces are confronting the enemy in Baghdad and in other parts of Iraq," he said.

It is now official, our blessed leader has lost his marbles.

[acmavm]

4. What marbles? That guy was deranged from the get-go.

[southern_belle]

2. It's sooo sad......

I see this happening every day on the news and feel so helpless. :cry:

[Contrary1]

5. Rummy's doing a heckuva job

Their country, as well as ours; has been ruined.

[ShortnFiery]

6. But don't you dare call it "A Civil War" American Patriot!

The Military is under orders to ONLY use the term "Sectarian Violence" ... and so are WE!

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