A Challenge to the Media: Who is the Iraqi Army? | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 hidden)
What a sorry mess (none / 0)

I've been reading today that the American army is again having to prop up the Iraqi army (how shocking) because they are having trouble squelching the Sadr militia.  Once the Sadrists start to perceive this as the Americans trying to stomp them out I wonder what the reaction is going to be?

It's the same problem that forms the core of our dilemma there, we can't help or support one group without generating resentment from the other.  Every time we strike we create a fracture somewheres that threatens what little unity remains. 

It's kind of like trying to control a bunch of unruly kids who can't stand each other and always want to fight.  Maybe we should call in that lady on TV who plays "The Nanny" and make her the Viceroy for a while.

by bfaul on 03/28/2008 01:07:03 PM EST

One other thing (none / 0)

From CNN:

" Meanwhile, the Iraqi government on Friday offered cash to people who surrender medium and heavy weapons by April 8."

Where, I wonder, is the Iraqi government getting the cash to do this?  Hmmm.  Feel that burning sensation, Mr. taxpayer?  Someone pass the oil!  Hurry! 

by bfaul on 03/28/2008 01:18:23 PM EST

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Guarantee (none / 0)

If anyone actually DOES turn their weapon over for cash, it means they have more of them stashed somewhere.

Think, an entire country named Waco...

by MedfordTim on 03/28/2008 01:52:05 PM EST

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weapons (none / 0)

Are those the hundred-thousand or so weapons that "went missing," or the weapons we sold them?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/w orld/2007/aug/06/usa.iraq

 Either way it seems like we are paying for them twice over.

by desertpear on 03/28/2008 05:45:05 PM EST

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A Challenge to the Media: Who is the Iraqi Army? | 9 comments (9 topical, 0 hidden)