At least 127 Iraqis killed in Baghdad attack

[malaise]

this morning
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8400865.stm
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A series of car bombings has killed at least 127 people and wounded 448 in the centre of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

The first blast targeted a police patrol in the Dora district of the city. Four others occurred near official buildings within minutes.

Iraqi national security adviser Mowaffaq al-Rubaie blamed al-Qaeda militants for the attacks.

He told the BBC their aim was to destabilise the country ahead of general elections due in February.

"Al-Qaeda has been active in Baghdad recently," Mr Rubaie said.

"The aim is to show the government is unable to protect civilians and its own people and also to deter people from going to ballot boxes."
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8400865.stm

I weep for the people of Iraq. Thanks Bushco.

[cali]

1. highly coordinated attacks

in addition to rightly blaming bush let me add a fuck you to these asshole murderers

[SpiralHawk]

2. "Now, watch this drive. Smirk." - xCommander AWOL (R)

[tekisui]

3. So, why is it ok for us to pull out of Iraq, but not Afghanistan?

Sorry, but there is a real disconnect in the logic on the part of those who claim we must stay in Afghanistan to train an army and prevent extremists from returning. In Iraq, all the same arguments could be made. But, they aren't.