IRAQ MOVING TOWARD CHAOS! Iraqi security forces REFUSE TO TAKE ORDERS!!!

[originalpckelly]

"A classified briefing prepared two weeks ago by the United States Central Command portrays Iraq as edging toward chaos, in a chart that the military is using as a barometer of civil conflict.

A one-page slide shown at the Oct. 18 briefing provides a rare glimpse into how the military command that oversees the war is trying to track its trajectory, particularly in terms of sectarian fighting.

The slide includes a color-coded bar chart that is used to illustrate an “Index of Civil Conflict.” It shows a sharp escalation in sectarian violence since the bombing of a Shiite shrine in Samarra in February, and tracks a further worsening this month despite a concerted American push to tamp down the violence in Baghdad.

In fashioning the index, the military is weighing factors like the ineffectual Iraqi police and the dwindling influence of moderate religious and political figures, rather than more traditional military measures such as the enemy’s fighting strength and the control of territory."
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/01/world/middleeast/01military.html?hp&ex=1162443600&en=ae294d1d13aed188&ei=5094&partner=homepage



Iraq is moving toward chaos right before us.

[originalpckelly]

1. This is some scary stuff...

there may not be an Iraq to leave behind.

[mike_c]

2. good lord, what a ridiculous chart-- note that every indicator...

...is essentially non-quantifiable, so that the aggregate indicator is entirely qualitative. While I certainly agree with the general observation that things are worsening-- it doesn't take rocket science to see that-- the rest of this chart is pure public relations eyewash.

[originalpckelly]

3. Yeah, it was a secret internal chart...

I guess that gives an example of how bad we are administering the war.

[conscious evolution]

4. More evidence

of failure of the shrubs policies.

[originalpckelly]

5. This is a big deal, because it is what the military is really saying to bush...

that means he has been lying to us when he is saying it's all roses there. Now I know we know that, but the American people don't. So that is why this matters.

[Fierce]

6. Good God, they need a fucking chart to show them that?

People are dying. End of story.

[originalpckelly]

10. Well, yes, they do...

and it is kind of pathetic.

[OzarkDem]

7. This is the real news

and its truly frightening.

[originalpckelly]

8. Yes it is reality...

which the Republicans obviously are not current resident's of.

[originalpckelly]

9. I didn't see that part about the Iraqi Security Forces not taking orders...

at first. DAMN THAT IS A BIG DEAL!

And the Kurds are moving towards secession!!!

[OzarkDem]

11. Can we get more recommendations?

This is vitally important news.

[Raiden]

12. K&R

This is a very important news story; too bad the corporate media isn't covering it!

[The Count]

13. It's Kerry's fault, of course. Oh, and our having elections too.

fearless leader is to be commended.

[elehhhhna]

14. "...portrays Iraq as edging toward chaos" That's like saying Bush is

"edging toward" committing war crimes or acting insane.

[ArmchairMeme]

15. Is this new style democracy?

Is this a created reality by this administration? If so, it looks like the people of the occupied country are stating their disapproval of the order installed upon them.

[AntiFascist]

16. K&R

[NoAmericanTaliban]

17. This is the real story for today's headlines

but nooo, the media is focused on Kerry. Maybe they will mention it as a by-line since Kerry refereed to Iraq. Of course the Bushies will not respond - We don't discuss secret documents. What a cop out.

I had some GOP cool-aid drinker complain that only a small part of Iraq is having trouble. Most of Iraq is peaceful and calm & that the media doesn't talk about the good things. I suggested that if it is indeed that peaceful maybe if bush, condi, rummy, cheney visit those areas in Iraq that the media would cover it. Maybe they could tour peaceful iraq on New Orleans style floats tossing candy, US flags, and trinkets to the swarm of happy iraqis. He response was that I just wanted them to get killed??? So it's not that peaceful???

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

18. LOL. Iraq Moving Away From Love, Towards Fear.

[Zhade]

19. Kick

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