[RileyD, nwJ]

SandRat,

This one little paragraph speaks volumes why it is right that we are there and why we and the Iraqi's will win.

My first overnight mission was to an Iraqi military base in the southern tip of the country for a recruiting drive for the Iraqi Army. Officials were hoping for 6,000 potential recruits. The best conservative estimate came to about 20,000. As the sun rose, men of all ages spilled out of cars and buses near the base entrance and walked several miles to the first checkpoint. When one or two picked up the pace, others followed. Soon, men were running. Most were barefoot.

Everytime I read about the bombing or killing of Iraqi soldiers and/or policemen I think about how they (the 'real' citizens of Iraq) just keep coming and lining up. Apparently they don't know the meaning of the word quit.

Woe unto their enemies once they are fully trained and have that loyalty to one another. We all too often forget just how bad it was under Saddam. The citizens there have not. This is their chance and they know it.

Cheers!

RileyD, nwJ

[RandallFlagg]

My first overnight mission was to an Iraqi military base in the southern tip of the country for a recruiting drive for the Iraqi Army. Officials were hoping for 6,000 potential recruits. The best conservative estimate came to about 20,000. As the sun rose, men of all ages spilled out of cars and buses near the base entrance and walked several miles to the first checkpoint. When one or two picked up the pace, others followed. Soon, men were running. Most were barefoot.

Funny....

I don't seem to recall this story being broadcast on the enemedia's networks or printed on their rags.

I'm sure it was simply an oversight....*CHOKE*!!

[SandRat]

Go to this Military Journal article to really Understand and Know that we are winning. Winnig in a BIG WAY.