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Operation Phantom Fury: The Battle of Iraq
The Forth Rail ^
| June 21, 2007
| Bill Roggio
Posted on 06/21/2007 11:15:35 AM PDT by bnelson44
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:15:37 AM PDT
by
bnelson44
To: SandRat; Allegra
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:17:45 AM PDT
by
bnelson44
(http://www.appealforcourage.org)
To: bnelson44
This operation follows Operation Phantom Support, which was organized by the Democratic party. Operation Phantom Support was created in response to Operation Phantom Leadership. OPL was the strategy employed by President Bush after invading to negotiate with local warlords who attack American troops instead of killing them.
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:21:45 AM PDT
by
Barney Gumble
(A liberal is someone too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel - Robert Frost)
To: Barney Gumble
Getting tribal leaders on our side is the way to win.
I’m sorry you are dissapointed.
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:27:49 AM PDT
by
SolidWood
(UN delenda est.)
To: bnelson44
The ROE have changed.
That's going to make all the difference.
Time to WIN this thing.
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:39:44 AM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: Allegra
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:41:14 AM PDT
by
bnelson44
(http://www.appealforcourage.org)
To: bnelson44
Stay down. No kidding. I've had to dive into duck and cover shelters twice in the last three days.
Why am I always outside when those things come in close? ;-)
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posted on
06/21/2007 11:44:38 AM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: Allegra
You’re scaring me Allegra. More prayers going up.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:10:51 PM PDT
by
WVNan
To: SolidWood
Battle of Iraq, SolidWood wrote: Getting tribal leaders on our side is the way to win. Im sorry you are dissapointed. That strategy has worked out real well hasn't? If they attack American troops, they'll be likely to break and phony agreement. This is why people like Muqtada Al-Sadr are still killing our troops.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:14:33 PM PDT
by
Barney Gumble
(A liberal is someone too broadminded to take his own side in a quarrel - Robert Frost)
To: Allegra
“The ROE have changed.”
I’ve heard this quite a bit but I’ve not been able to find a clear articulation of the changes. Do you have any details or perhaps a link?
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:16:33 PM PDT
by
navyguy
(We don't need more youth. What we need is a fountain of SMART.)
To: WVNan
Aw, I don't mean to scare you. We've been through these ramped-up phases before. Believe me, my body knows exactly what to do. I don't even have to engage my brain - I just automatically react. It's all precautionary. They're not coming in on top or us or anything, just in the vicinity.
We're OK! But the prayers are much appreciated and thank you. :-)
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:19:49 PM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: navyguy
Ive heard this quite a bit but Ive not been able to find a clear articulation of the changes. Do you have any details or perhaps a link? I'm sorry; I don't have anything official. It's just scuttlebutt on the base with our troops here and some who come in to eat in between missions. I figure they're about the best source there is. ;-)
If I see anything in print, I'll powt it.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:22:14 PM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: Barney Gumble; SolidWood
That strategy has worked out real well hasn't? Actually, yes, it has, especially lately -- it's the tribal guys who have started fighting the A-Q thugs in places like Anbar Province.
Trust me ... we're all very, very sorry that you are disappointed.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:25:18 PM PDT
by
r9etb
To: Allegra
If I see anything in print, I'll powt it.
I'm sure you've got a very cute "powt." Will you scuff it with your toe, too? ;-)
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:26:43 PM PDT
by
r9etb
To: r9etb
Aw, H-E-double-hockeysticks, my typing sucks! LOL
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:32:10 PM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: r9etb; Barney Gumble; SolidWood
Trust me ... we're all very, very sorry that you are disappointed.'
So very sorry...in fact, I shall heave wracking sobs into my pillow as I go to sleep.
I wonder why everyone in my neighborhood seems so upbeat the last couple of days? Hmmmmm....
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:34:36 PM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: Barney Gumble
That strategy has worked out real well hasn't? It was Paul Bremer's idiotic approach of ignoring tribal leaders, which got us into problems in Anbar during the last years. The strategy of cooperating with the Sunni tribes against Al-Qaeda is a very young one and is working out real well. Tremendous successes have been made with the new strategy of cooperating with the Sunni tribes. Judging from your comment you apparently haven't paid any attention to the developments in the Sunni provinces during the last months.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:36:10 PM PDT
by
SolidWood
(UN delenda est.)
To: Barney Gumble
That strategy has worked out real well hasn't? If they attack American troops, they'll be likely to break and phony agreement. This is why people like Muqtada Al-Sadr are still killing our troops. Do you work for CNN, by any chance? I know they're all disgruntled because they're having problems getting to Baqouba. They're anxious to get up there and start smearing their negative spin all over the truth.
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:37:00 PM PDT
by
Allegra
(Socks.)
To: Allegra
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posted on
06/21/2007 12:46:52 PM PDT
by
Liberty Valance
(Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
To: bnelson44
Good reporting. Thanks for posting.
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posted on
06/21/2007 1:03:05 PM PDT
by
pissant
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