troops in iraq

What a triumph and symbolic day for these Soldiers.
Troops in Iraq Become U.S. Citizens on Election Day

By Army Spc. Christopher M. Gaylord
Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGHDAD, Nov. 4, 2008 – On a day when Americans exercised their right to vote, 186 servicemembers deployed across Iraq became U.S. citizens today at Al Faw Palace on [...]

Observation 1: Last night I was checking out John McCain's campaign website and bumped into his Iraq War timeline. Basically it is a page dedicated to highlighting all the times John McCain went on the record to mention that we need more troops in Iraq. ...

Bob Krumm with visiting University of Dayton Flyers Basketball Coach in front of a line of tee-walls in Baghdad in August 2008 

CBS Poll: More Uncommitted Voters Saw Biden As Winner: 46%-21%

From time to time, I have mentioned what the topic of conversation is at the workplace of my boys. And sometimes, when they get home, they will repeat the most outrageous statements, with a completely straight face, just to see my reaction. Last night’s outrageous statement was, “Obama doesn’t support the families of 9/11″

From the BBC:

The outgoing commander of US troops in Iraq, Gen David Petraeus, has said that he will never declare victory there.

In a BBC interview, Gen Petraeus said that recent security gains were “not irreversible” and that the US still faced a “long struggle”.

What? You thought I was quoting George W. Bush? Nope. I'm quoting Sarah Palin, the new darling of the Republican party.

Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. So do you really want 4 more years of Bush?

Biden on Obama for voting against funding U.S. Troops In Iraq And Afghanistan:

Funny how words that were forbidden in the last presidential campaign are being tossed about like rose petals now. For instance:

Sharon Cobb reacts the the apparent cessation of hostilities in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia:

According to the BBC, Russia has ended its military operation against Georgia. French President Sarkozy is in Moscow to negotiate with both sides.