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Bush's Trip to Iraqi
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I don't see it as a big change here in the US. We are too damn wishy-washy and the public opinions of Americans sways with the breeze. On the other hand, I give him a lot of credit for the trip, I think it was a great thing to do for several reasons. It sent a sign to all of allies in the world, not just to those in the middle east. It also sent an sign to our enemies. I think it probably was a morale boost to our folks in the armed forces as well. I really think it was a good thing for him to do, totally unexpected, and beyond what is necessary. But doing more than is necessary is often the sign of a good leader. I'm often critical of President Bush but this one act was, in my opinion, a good one.
DaveNay
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As a side question...how does Bush's international travel compare to previous presidents? It sure seems like he is out of the country much less than Clinton was. What about others? Bush Sr.? Reagan? I seem to recall something about Clinton being the most prolific traveler (haircuts at LAX do not count), so maybe Bush's frequency is more normal.
I have to wonder if President Bush made the decision to go to Iraq after the killiing of al-Zarqawi?
It sure seems like there has been a dramatic step up in activity since al-Zarqawi was taken out. It might be coincidence since the new Iraqi cabinet really wasn't finalized unit just about the time of al-Zarqawi's death? But the day after President Bush went to Iraq, there was a major operation started in Bagdhad to reduce violence. I think the same day British troops engaged all sorts of resistence in the Bazra area. Now this morning I see the following announcement, which is more of a summary than anything else.
But it might be that al-Zarqawi's death is spawning a lot more activity that is yielding positive news than I would have suspected.
Post-al-Zarqawi raids kill 104 insurgents
By KIM GAMEL, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago
American and Iraqi forces have carried out 452 raids since last week's killing of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and 104 insurgents were killed during those actions, the U.S. military said Thursday.
Maj. Gen. William Caldwell, a U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad, said the raids were carried out nationwide and led to the discovery of 28 significant arms caches.
He said 255 of the raids were joint operations, while 143 were carried out by Iraqi forces alone. The raids also resulted in the captures of 759 "anti-Iraqi elements."
It sure seems like there has been a dramatic step up in activity since al-Zarqawi was taken out. It might be coincidence since the new Iraqi cabinet really wasn't finalized unit just about the time of al-Zarqawi's death? But the day after President Bush went to Iraq, there was a major operation started in Bagdhad to reduce violence. I think the same day British troops engaged all sorts of resistence in the Bazra area. Now this morning I see the following announcement, which is more of a summary than anything else.
But it might be that al-Zarqawi's death is spawning a lot more activity that is yielding positive news than I would have suspected.
Post-al-Zarqawi raids kill 104 insurgents
By KIM GAMEL, Associated Press Writer 8 minutes ago
American and Iraqi forces have carried out 452 raids since last week's killing of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and 104 insurgents were killed during those actions, the U.S. military said Thursday.
Maj. Gen. William Caldwell, a U.S. military spokesman in Baghdad, said the raids were carried out nationwide and led to the discovery of 28 significant arms caches.
He said 255 of the raids were joint operations, while 143 were carried out by Iraqi forces alone. The raids also resulted in the captures of 759 "anti-Iraqi elements."