Iraq: Shit Meets Fan
It just gets better and better. Recent events, particularly the destruction of an important Shiite shrine in Baghdad, have brought the country closer to civil war than ever.
The U.S., according to unnamed military professionals, faces a "humiliating defeat."
Baghdad has now been completely sealed off to curtail further violence. Not an encouraging sign, especially since the lockdown is in effect during daylight hours. And this is how things are kept under control by the U.S.? Let's face it: we've failed.
To get a more personalized perspective on how fucked up the situation is over there, read this compelling and heartbreaking blog from an Iraqi resident.
And how are the architects of this disaster dealing with life? Evidently, according to Secret Service agents, by getting drunk off their ass and shooting each other in the face.
Little wonder, then, that an increasing number of voices are calling for the impeachment of the President. The cover story on the March issue of Harper's (not posted online) explains "why we can no longer afford George W. Bush." It's not merely a left-wing rant. It's an important and chilling essay.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's over. Now it's just a matter of when the Bush administration realizes it and cuts our losses. Meanwhile, the body count continues to rise and, I fear, we can anticipate a long season of revenge strikes in Iraq and at home. Welcome to the occupation.
The U.S., according to unnamed military professionals, faces a "humiliating defeat."
Baghdad has now been completely sealed off to curtail further violence. Not an encouraging sign, especially since the lockdown is in effect during daylight hours. And this is how things are kept under control by the U.S.? Let's face it: we've failed.
To get a more personalized perspective on how fucked up the situation is over there, read this compelling and heartbreaking blog from an Iraqi resident.
And how are the architects of this disaster dealing with life? Evidently, according to Secret Service agents, by getting drunk off their ass and shooting each other in the face.
Little wonder, then, that an increasing number of voices are calling for the impeachment of the President. The cover story on the March issue of Harper's (not posted online) explains "why we can no longer afford George W. Bush." It's not merely a left-wing rant. It's an important and chilling essay.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's over. Now it's just a matter of when the Bush administration realizes it and cuts our losses. Meanwhile, the body count continues to rise and, I fear, we can anticipate a long season of revenge strikes in Iraq and at home. Welcome to the occupation.
posted by Chazzbot at 10:31 AM
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Good ole' Pat Robertson said of Venezuela's Chavez: "We have the ability to take him out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability. We don't need another $200 billion war to get rid of one, you know, strong-arm dictator. It's a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job and then get it over with."
I never thought I'd hear myself say this, but where's Pat when you need him to spout out another idea like this one aimed at another, ahem, more local dictator?
Shit, now I'll probably end up in prison for my inflammatory words. God bless America.
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