At least 137 dead in Iraq violence

[antiimperialist]

Source: AP

Ravi Nessman
associated press

BAGHDAD – An Al Qaeda front group claimed Sunday to have captured American soldiers in a deadly attack the day before, and thousands of U.S. troops combed through insurgent areas south of Baghdad searching for the missing troops.

The statement came on one of the deadliest days in the country in recent weeks, with at least 137 people killed or found dead.

Read more: http://www.thestar.com/News/article/213466

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No wonder it's being reported that generals in Iraq might revolt against Bush if the surge is pushed into '08.
They know this won't work, and on the contrary, it will inflame the chaos already present in Iraq due to our presence.

We need to get out.

[rodeodance]

1. my gawd!

[Gregorian]

9. America, this is taking it's toll on you.

Oh my god, is exactly what fell out of my mouth as well.

This country cannot afford this war in ways that most people don't even understand.

[Solly Mack]

2. Damn

Damn
Damn

[FloridaJudy]

3. Okay, explain to me again how the surge is working... n/t

[Amonester]

4. It's working for the have's and the have more's because...

it's staying the course and moving forward straight in their tax-free off-shore bank accounts.

You mean, working for the 'murkan people? Never did. Never does. Never will.

[Erika]

5. The Kurds were really hit hard

at www.icasualties.org The country is in complete turmoil. Thanks W. Killing our troops and genocide on innocent Iraqis.

[provis99]

6. i wonder why more american soldiers haven't been captured

over the course of the war; just musing, i really have no idea. Anyone?

[NewJeffCT]

7. Just like a Cubs-Cardinals baseball game, right?

Isn't that one analogy the GOP used recently?

[bdamomma]

8. the blood is flowing this has got to stop.

[iraqigirl2death]

10. God help Us

Democraty