W E D N E S D A Y , S E P T E M B E R 0 8 , 2 0 0 4US Concedes Iraq Falling Into Disarrayby Michael in New York on 9/08/2004 01:38:00 AMWho said Iraq was always going to be a positive for Bush? In thelatest news, the US finally admits the reality of what is happening inIraq: rebels/insurgents/terrorists/religious fanatics/patriots orwhatever you wanna call them are taking increasing control of majorchunks of Iraq.This comes after the US death toll goes above 1,000 and attacks onour troops there have shot up almost 400% from 700 in March to2,700 in August.</p><p> Force in dealing with these insurgents is of coursealways an option.</p><p> But US military officials thought they might hold offon that for say, oh, I don't know, maybe two months which --wouldn't you know -- would mean until after the US elections.As the New York Times pointed out,"A two-month hiatus before major force is applied to rebel areaswould also mean a delay until after the American presidentialelection, but senior officials insist there is no domestic politicalcalculus in the decision to wait - only a conviction that time is neededfor negotiation and for Iraqi forces to gain strength."Uh-huh.</p><p> One more sign of US desperation: local residents sayinsurgents control the city of Samarra but US commanders say thatisn't true, claiming that "the messages at Friday prayer are becomingmore and more moderate." Military officials having to characterize thetenor of Friday prayers is a sad sign indeed.</p><p> Add New Comment Logged in as AnonymousUser Logout from DisqusLogged in asusing Facebook Connect (Logout)Type your comment here.</p><p> HuffPost PoliticsDr.</p><p> Peter Breggin: Cautionary Observations for MyFellow Idealists - As progressive idealists, youseem nearer than ever to achieving many of yourgoals for America.</p><p> At the least, you have made asharp turn...17 minutes agoDaily KosLincoln Joins McConnell Filibuster of Employee FreeChoice - One of the good things about theEmployee Free Choice debate thus far has beenthe way that working people have had a chance tofind out who their friend...28 minutes agoEschatonMonday Night Thread - I wonder if Peter will dosomething stupid on Heroes tonight.1 hour agoFiredoglakeFDL Movie Night Welcomes John Holowach: High:The True Tale of American Marijuana - Last month,Attorney General Eric Holder said the federalgovernment would stop raiding marijuanadistributors in states where it is legal.</p><p> But lastweek H...1 hour agoCrooks and LiarsRepublicans Continue to Show Flexibility onPrinciples When Democrats Are Involved -Remember how Republicans insisted that apresident deserves to have the advisers hechooses? When it's a Democrat in office - not somuch.</p><p> Scott Horton i...1 hour agoJ O H N ' S P H OT O S Bonnaroo - June 11-14Be a part of Bonnaroo 2009.</p><p> Get tix here.Payment plans are available!BonnarooTickets.comLearn With The ExpertsGraduate Study in National SecurityInstitute of World Politics in DCwww.iwp.eduMiddle Eastern StudiesGet a middle eastern studies degree 100%online.</p><p> Learn how & apply.www.APUS.edu AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: US Co...http://www.americablog.com/2004/09/us-concedes-iraq-falling-... 1 of 64/6/09 9:26 PM
