I Am the Surge

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   Pat says:

   8/26/2008 at 4:17 pm

   Reuters reports political violence in Iraq on Monday:

   ‘BAGHDAD – A U.S. soldier died after being shot during a patrol in northern Baghdad, the U.S. military said in a statement. . .

   TIKRIT – A roadside bomb exploded near a convoy carrying Major-General Hamad Namis Yasin, the police chief of Salahuddin province, wounding six of his guards in central Tikrit, 150 km (95 miles) north of Baghdad, police said.

   SHIRQAT – A roadside bomb killed two bystanders in the town of Shirqat, 300 km (190 miles) north of Baghdad, police and hospital sources said.

   MUSSAYAB – A roadside bomb was planted near the house of Basim Mohammed, a Lieutenant-Colonel of the government facilities guard force, killing his daughter and wounding two sons on Sunday in Mussayab, 60 km (40 miles) south of Baghdad, police said . . .

   MOSUL – Gunmen killed a man working as a guard for the dean of Mosul University in a drive-by shooting in eastern Mosul, 390 km (240 miles) north of Baghdad, police said.’

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   Artruen says:

   8/26/2008 at 8:39 pm

   Good evening Pat, mighty good of you to quote a Reuters article……fair and balanced all the way.

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   No2Liberals says:

   8/26/2008 at 11:26 pm

   August 8, 2008, Iraqis enjoy a leisurely day at the Baghdad Zoo.
   From Buratha News, this story is translated.

   ATM machines spreading in Baghdad

   ATM machines are gradually increasing their presence on the streets of the capital Baghdad. Iraqis use them daily to access cash in their checking accounts by using the ATM cards. The French news agency pointed out that the busiest ATM locations are in Kailani Plaza in central Baghdad which has much commercial activity. Baghdadis are eagerly accepting the use of these machines which are being placed inside market areas. The news agency printed a picture of a man using the ATM machine to withdraw funds from his checking account.
   Some of the Iraqi banks have started supplying their customers with ATM cards, the rest of the banks have promised to supply ATM cards to their customers soon.

   According to Iraqi Haider Ajina:

   The installation and spreading of ATM machines in Baghdad is a testament to the security situation in the Capital. I find it hard to believe that any one would risk installing ATM machines let alone use them if security around them is suspect. Even on the streets of small town USA we are cautious about getting cash from an ATM machine. Iraqis in Baghdad are feeling secure enough to walk up to a machine and withdraw cash in a public place. This is just another piece of evidence that the surge (operation Rule of law to Iraqis) was and is successful beyond many expectations.

   Thank You, President Bush!

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