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U.S. PROVIDES SECURITY FOR SHIITE GATHERING: American forces provided security for a major Shiite religious gathering in Baghdad Wednesday. This is the same gathering that produced large numbers of casualties in previous years. In 2005, first the crowd was hit with mortars and katyushas, killing 7 and wounding 20, then rumors of a suicide bomber created a horrific stampede resulting in an estimated 1,100 deaths. In 2006, snipers killed 12. This year was different. A curfew was put in place for Wednesday to Saturday, and the U.S. Army conducted rooftop searches and added patrols. American snipers turned the tables this time by assuming the rooftops, and even fired on a man lurking near a window. Since there are no spectacular casualty counts, you are unlikely to hear about this stellar effort by U.S. forces. In the northern city of Kirkuk, however, things are not as quiet. A VBED exploded in a Kurdish section vegetable market, killing 4 and wounding 28.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>UNITED NATIONS RETURNING TO IRAQ?: U.S. Ambassador the the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad is coordinating an effort to bring the U.N. back into Iraq. The goal is to let the U.N. help with "political dialogue and national reconciliation." What possible effective role can the U.N. play in Iraq after they reacted like little girls to a single bombing in 2003? They couldn't find the exit fast enough, but now want back into the process. I think not. The CINC should not allow the gasbags at the U.N. to meddle in a process they literally ran away from at maximum speed. This sad little collection of worms has no business fouling up whatever progress we have made so far. The addition of bluehelments to Iraq is a laughable fantasy. Short of that, they need to keep their noses out of American national security, and that means the Iraq front.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN: The United States and Japan have agreed to a GSOMIA (General Security Of Military Information Agreement) that allows them to share classified information. The agreement is seen as necessary for further research and development of a ballistic missile defense system. Japan is understandably concerned about North Korean missile development and testing, and this pact is long overdue.
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SPEAKING OF NORTH KOREA: The NKs are complaining about an upcoming joint U.S.-South Korean military exercise called Ulchi Focus Lens. During a meeting of Colonels from the United States and NK at Panmunjom, the exercises were termed a prelude to war and invasion. Some unidentified South Korean governement types even floated the idea of postponing the maneuvers, scheduled for August 20 -31, after the NK government threatened to cancel talks on their nuclear program. That would be a very bad idea. The opposition to the dictator in NK should remain strong and as unified as possible. Allowing the NKs to alter American defense policy is unacceptable: conduct the exercises, and make sure they get full media coverage.
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AFGHANISTAN UPDATE: Coalition forces fought off an attempted Taliban ambush Thursday. The fighting stretched through the day after an estimated 50 Taliban tried to ambush a joint Aghan and Coalition patrol. The result: 10 Taliban KIA. Meanwhile, tribal villagers in western Afghanistan threw down with the Taliban, killing 5 and taking 2 KIA of their own. Additional word is that the Pakis are using attack helicopters in NW Pakistan operations, and have reportly killed a dozen or so Taliban in the last several days.
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BILLARY: It seems Billary may have spoken too soon in her beratement of Hussein Obama last week. Billary said in April of 2006, in reference to Iran: "I would certainly take nuclear weapons off the table." That contradicts her statements last week on several occasions chastising Obama for making essentially the same declaration about Pakistan / Afghanistan. Obama should hit her hard with this glaring hypocrisy, but if he follows his prior pattern, he won't.
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HOLLYWOOD THANK YOU: Much respect and many thanks to comedian Kathy Griffin. She is participating in the Army's Operation Tribute to Freedom, and recognized Iraq and Afghan front vets during her July 27 performance at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Our military could use more celebrities like Kathy supporting them.
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SPEAKING OF NORTH KOREA: The NKs are complaining about an upcoming joint U.S.-South Korean military exercise called Ulchi Focus Lens. During a meeting of Colonels from the United States and NK at Panmunjom, the exercises were termed a prelude to war and invasion. Some unidentified South Korean governement types even floated the idea of postponing the maneuvers, scheduled for August 20 -31, after the NK government threatened to cancel talks on their nuclear program. That would be a very bad idea. The opposition to the dictator in NK should remain strong and as unified as possible. Allowing the NKs to alter American defense policy is unacceptable: conduct the exercises, and make sure they get full media coverage.
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AFGHANISTAN UPDATE: Coalition forces fought off an attempted Taliban ambush Thursday. The fighting stretched through the day after an estimated 50 Taliban tried to ambush a joint Aghan and Coalition patrol. The result: 10 Taliban KIA. Meanwhile, tribal villagers in western Afghanistan threw down with the Taliban, killing 5 and taking 2 KIA of their own. Additional word is that the Pakis are using attack helicopters in NW Pakistan operations, and have reportly killed a dozen or so Taliban in the last several days.
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BILLARY: It seems Billary may have spoken too soon in her beratement of Hussein Obama last week. Billary said in April of 2006, in reference to Iran: "I would certainly take nuclear weapons off the table." That contradicts her statements last week on several occasions chastising Obama for making essentially the same declaration about Pakistan / Afghanistan. Obama should hit her hard with this glaring hypocrisy, but if he follows his prior pattern, he won't.
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HOLLYWOOD THANK YOU: Much respect and many thanks to comedian Kathy Griffin. She is participating in the Army's Operation Tribute to Freedom, and recognized Iraq and Afghan front vets during her July 27 performance at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette, Louisiana. Our military could use more celebrities like Kathy supporting them.
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JINGOCON
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