THE BUZZ OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA
COMMENTLINESOn Iraq and the war on terror:Rather than talk about the successes in the war on terror today, the mainstream media pounded home the fact that the number of
U.S. military deaths in Iraq has reached 2,500.
To put this number in perspective, for all of 2005 there were about 2.9 million injury cases and
42,636 car accident deaths in the US, according to
Car Accidents.com. That number is higher than the total combined Iraqi and Coalition casualties since the start of the invasion.
It should be easy to pick which is more noble: dying in voluntary service of your country, or dying while driving to the Lil' Champ for smokes and a beer ... although I'm sure some folks would argue the merit of the latter.
Many Democrats and liberals scoff at the idea of global war on terror; they would rather believe that America's foreign policies are to blame for provoking violence. Imported terrorism in Iraq and homegrown terrorism in places like Canada, Thailand and Somalia fly in the face of denial.
Instead of riding the momentum to crush the terrorists following the death of Zarqawi, Democrats and liberals alike continue to call for the administration to pull America forces from the battle in Iraq.
The Zarqawi intelligence has led to 452 raids across Iraq, and violence has suddenly dipped in Baghdad.
The
Zarqawi Safe-House Document shows that everything the Democrats have said about the war on terror is wrong. No doubt some Dems will say the document is a forgery or use what it says to argue that the successes are further proof it is time to leave Iraq.
Many Democrats would rather blame Republicans for election year stunts when called upon to define their position; all the anti-war talk is on record.
Today, at least 40 bombs exploded in Thailand where the government has been battling a Muslim insurgency where more than 1,300 people have died since early 2004.
On illegal aliens:I hope the protesting illegals are happy now; they wanted Americans to hear their voices: we received the message loud and clear.
When ICE agents arrest 2,179 illegals, who really needs to waste effort on any new legislation? There's proof the laws already on the books actually work.
Members of a team from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency attempt to gain entrance to an apartment building in search of a suspect during a sweep to capture illegal aliens with a criminal record in the Boston area, early Wednesday morning, June 14, 2006, in Everett, Mass. More than 2,100 illegal immigrants have been arrested since the nationwide raid began May 26.NEWSBYTES
IRAQ AND WAR ON TERROR
Text of al-Zarqawi Safe-House DocumentRead more.Post-al-Zarqawi Raids Kill 104 Insurgents BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- 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.
Read more.Violence Dips in Baghdad Amid Security Crackdown BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Government forces fanned out across Baghdad on Wednesday, setting up checkpoints, frisking motorists and causing huge traffic jams on the first day of the largest security operation in Iraq's capital since Saddam Hussein's ouster three years ago
Documents: Al-Qaida Sought U.S.-Iran WarBAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A blueprint for trying to start a war between the United States and Iran was among a "huge treasure" of documents found in the hideout of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Iraqi officials said Thursday.
Congress Launches Into New Iraq DebateWASHINGTON (AP) -- The House erupted in impassioned, election year debate over the Iraq war on Thursday, Republicans defending the conflict as key to winning the global struggle against terrorism while Democrats excoriated President Bush and his policies.
Series of bombings hit Thai south (BBC) -- At least 40 bombs have exploded in the south of Thailand, killing at least two person and injuring many others.
Somalia Islamic militia target new townMOGADISHU (Reuters) -- Islamic militia, who have seized control of the Somali capital and other key towns, advanced on the town of Baladwayne near Ethiopia in a bid to expand their authority, residents said. Read more from
The Washington Post.
U.S., Afghan Forces Begin Large 'Thrust' Against Taliban FightersMUSA QALA, Afghanistan (AP) -- More than 10,000 Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces began a massive anti-Taliban operation across southern Afghanistan on Thursday, while a bomb killed seven people riding a bus to a coalition base for work.
ILLEGAL ALIENS
ICE agents arrest 2,179 illegals(washingtontimes.com) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested 2,179 illegal aliens, including gang members and sexual predators, as part of a three-week nationwide interior immigration enforcement operation.
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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft perform maneuvers over Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2006, during exercise Northern Edge 2006. The joint exercise is one of a series of U.S. Pacific Command exercises that prepare joint forces to respond to crises in the Asian Pacific region. The aircraft are from 112th Fighter Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard. DoD photo by Master Sgt. Rob Wieland, U.S. Air Force. (Released)
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Brian Lust fires at insurgents probing U.S. and Iraqi army positions while on patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, June 6, 2006. Lust is a Navy combat diver attached to 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company deployed with I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward). DoD photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Samuel C. Peterson, U.S. Navy. (Released)
A U.S. Marine from Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 directs a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter as it takes off after refueling at Landing Zone Bull in Yuma, Ariz., June 15, 2006, during exercise Desert Talon 2-06. The exercise is designed to prepare Marines for upcoming deployments. DoD photo by Lance Cpl. Kelly R. Chase, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)
U.S. Army Soldiers board a CH-47D Chinook helicopter near Bayji, Iraq, after completing a mission June 6, 2006. The Soldiers are with 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment. The helicopter is attached to 6th Battalion, 101st General Support Aviation Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Alfred Johnson, U.S. Army. (Released)
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