Sad milestone

[billvon 3,121]

As of today, more soldiers have died in the war against Iraq than in the 1991 Gulf War. Since Bush declared major hostilities over, there has been an average of one US soldier killed a day in Iraq. I guess they took Bush's words to heart and are "bringing it on."

I hope we don't forget about the soldiers in Iraq (and Afghanistan) as we move on to the next threat. Their sacrifices are no less noble than those killed during the weeks and months of intense fighting that got all the CNN coverage. And even for the ones who are 'only' injured or not injured at all, keep in mind that there are hundreds of thousands of troops away from their families for months on end - and that may soon turn into years.

[andy2 0]

what about friendly fire statistics?

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[Zenister 0]

i tried to explain to some of my 'hippy' friends that the war was pretty much the 'flavor of the month' for the media and as soon as the big fireworks were over we'd be back to your regularly scheduled opiate to keep the masses entertained.. exactly as we are now...


doesnt take much before the sheep stop paying attention, I actually talked to one woman who was amazed we still have troops in Afganistan...i guess shes been watching reality tv since CNN stopped "breaking news coverage'

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[ChasingBlueSky 0]

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what about friendly fire statistics?

There were 77 friendly fire and "incidents" according to the radio this morning. I do not know if those are included in the numbers Bill mentioned.

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[billvon 3,121]

>what about friendly fire statistics?

No friendly fire deaths since 'major hostilities' ended as far as I know.

[thethinker 0]

God bless em all. Its funny or should i say more so sad...how even tho the war was declared at an end....we don't hear as much up to date issue. Kinda shows how the media works.

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[lawrocket 3]

Yet another reason why I did not support this war.

It's quite sad.

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[BikerBabe 0]

Yes...according to the Joint Staff (the folks in the pentagon who work for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff), the war is considered over.

Funny, why are my friends and compatriots still dying over there?

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[katiebear21 0]

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>what about friendly fire statistics?

No friendly fire deaths since 'major hostilities' ended as far as I know.

That's not at all accurate. Might be able to find the stats online but I'm not able to give them here. We have lost SEVERAL soldiers since the "end of hostilities" due to friendly fire.

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A family we know has a kid over on the north side of Bagdhad, he rides on top by the gun and tells his ma gets shot at almost every day. He's 19, his ma is on chemo for cancer right now. It sucks from all directions.

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