Bombing campaign (further) intensifies in Afghanistan

[fbahrami]

Source: USA Today

USA Today reports the Pentagon has significantly intensified its air campaign in Afghanistan to the highest levels since 2003. US-led coalition warplanes dropped over 1,800 bombs and missiles in Afghanistan over the first six months of the year. That’s a 40 percent increase from the same period last year. Last week, the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln was repositioned to the region to supply more attack planes. The increase in air strikes has also led to a spike in civilian deaths. A recent Afghan government probe found that a US air strike on July 6 killed forty-seven civilians.

Read more: http://www.democracynow.org/2008/7/15/headlines#5

[Journeyman]

1. The article's dated February, 2007 -- a little late for

On edit, the info's probably still current -- only the time needs to be changed; the story remains the same and will simply replay itself in an endless loop until the latest invaders finally see fit to withdraw from Afghanistan.

[gratuitous]

2. Push a button, drop a bomb

Then head for home as fast as your jet will carry you. Never think about the people below. People who can't defend themselves. People who can't get away from the bombs. People who don't even realize they're being blown to bits until it happens. Then get back to the hangar, high five your buddies, and head for the chow line. Oh, and there's a chapel service tomorrow to reassure you all that you're doing God's Holiest Work on Earth.