Petraeus: Violence Down in Iraq; Al Qaeda Still a Threat

American Forces Press Service ^ | Melinda L. Larson

[SandRat]

Can’t you just hear the derangement of the left if he did run?

[Yorlik803]

Since the violence level has dropped since the surge, the Left might have to go over and start shooting at people to try and get the violence re-started.

[kerrywoodssecretwife]

Here in Chicago liberals are trying to give all the credit to the democrats.

[NormsRevenge]

came across this pic .. the oud?

A US soldier plays the oud to Iraqi children in Baghdad's predominantly Shiite suburb of Sadr City, 22 December 2007. A controversial surge in US troop numbers has cut the death toll in Iraq but prospects for reconciliation between its divided communities remain a distant dream as the conflict enters a New Year. (AFP/File/Wissam al-Oakili)

[SandRat]

way cool

[Fido969]

the oud?

Very much like the lute, I'd say.