What do I question? It be interesting to hear your point of view even though I haven’t seen reading comprehension as your strong point. I’d like to know why you see what you see because it’ll improve communications between us.

P.S. But it’s so fun to push tommy’s button. He thinks I’m questioning his patriotism but I’m not. I’m questioning his words and behavior. He’s made clear he loves the U.S. Unfortunately he isn’t helpful to our efforts but is helpful to the enemy.

Anyways. I apologize for the button pushing.

Whooooooooooaaaaaaa Lorica this “surge” is only in it’s infancy. It’s a good start sure but I would take a wait and see attitude for the time being. Remember this government of Iraq let some of the Mahdi Army into Saddam’s execution chambers talking trash and making the new government look incompetant.

Yep. Typical Wingnut BS. Why do you continue that way. Accusations in every post of yours. You like that kind of debate. You make accusations for people to respond to and then you don’t look at that perspective so it’s talking in circles? It’s as if you get high off of making people respond to your accusations and negativity.

Here’s an exerpt of an interview between Hugh Hewitt and a three tour veteran of Iraq, Army Chief Warrant Officer Chris:

HH: Now I’m talking with Chief Warrant Officer Chris. Which branch are you in? Are you in the Army then, Chris?

Chris: I’m an Army intel officer.

HH: All right. Let me ask you this. This is sort of an emotional reaction. Do you like the Iraqi people?

Chris: I love the Iraqi people.

HH: When you hear people talk about withdrawing and let the chips fall, does that strike you…

Chris: It infuriates me.

HH: Tell me why.

Chris: Because just as in America, Iraq has their bad seeds, their bad eggs, whatever you want to call them. But it’s a minority. It’s a very small percentage, but just like anywhere else, that very small percentage makes the most noise, and therefore, they’re the most noticeable. Most of the Iraqi people that I’ve dealt with would give you the shirt off their back if you ask for it, not even needed it, not wanted it. If you just ask for it, it’s yours. You show interest in something of theirs, it’s yours. They’re very giving, they’re very kind, they’re very smart, and they just, just like us, they want a chance. I’m biased, because I have spent one heck of a lot of time with the Iraqi people. And by and large, they are one heck of a good group of people.

HH: Warrant Officer Chris, we’ve got about a minute left. Can we win there?

Chris: We can, but it’s going to take some resolve, and we know…like I said from the beginning, we know it’s a dangerous job, but we accept it. There’s going to be deaths. We know that. Everyone in the military, just about, knows someone that’s been killed over there. But it’s a volunteer army. We can do it, we can…it won’t be easy, it won’t be quick. But with support from the American people, we can do it.

Are you ready to change Tommy? Can you “support”? Or will continue your pattern and then deny your pattern?

Al-Sadr said in an interview with an Italian newspaper published Friday that the crackdown had already begun and that 400 of his men had been arrested, confirming an earlier statement by al-Maliki. La Repubblica also quoted the cleric as saying he fears for his life and stays constantly on the move.

I will agree in principle, that it is my hope that this isn’t some dog and pony show. But I am getting the impression that it isn’t. Al-Sadr is on the run moving from place to place?? Sounds reminiscent of Ol’Sadamn. If many of these 400 are officers and commanders it is possible that this militia will just disolve. From last I seen there is only 10,000 members to this militia. What is it going to do without officers or a leader???

Like I said in my original post, I hope that they find something that will tie Al-Sadr to Iran. It should be interested. I am hopeful, I am optimistic, but I am not a dreamer. I quite well understand that this could yet be foolish thinking. – Lorica

Tommy is a Dem and he’s already trying to undermine it. No?

Aid and comfort with every post. x 10 of these emoticons to catch up.