Things are not going swimmingly in Iraq

[malaise]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7196058.stm
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The latest test for the security forces came as Iraqi Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr warned he might not extend a six-month ceasefire by his militia, the Mehdi Army.

The truce, due to expire next month, has been credited by the Americans with helping bring about a big improvement in security in Iraq.

But a spokesman for the cleric, Salah Obeidi, said the results had been disappointing because criminal gangs were still operating inside the security forces with government support.

[panader0]

1. The headline in the USA Today claims "75% of areas in Baghdad secure"

Up from only 8% this time last year. Where do they get this crap? I don't think I'd like to take a stroll down the streets over there.

[lame54]

2. Oh yes they are - look here...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2714022

[malaise]

3. That's brilliant

:D

[BeFree]

4. There is no Profit

Looked at as a business, the losses of us being there are great enough
to bankrupt our country, and will do just that.

Not only that but the loss of Irai oil production has increased the price of oil. It is a huge loss to America to be occupying a foreign country and the sooner we see that the sooner we leave.

[malaise]

5. Jim Moran is on Tucker

discussing the 'out of Iraq' position.