US plots ‘new liberation of Baghdad’

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THE American military is planning a “second liberation of Baghdad” to be carried out with the Iraqi army when a new government is installed.

Pacifying the lawless capital is regarded as essential to establishing the authority of the incoming government and preparing for a significant withdrawal of American troops.

Strategic and tactical plans are being laid by US commanders in Iraq and at the US army base in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, under Lieutenant- General David Petraeus. He is regarded as an innovative officer and was formerly responsible for training Iraqi troops.

The battle for Baghdad is expected to entail a “carrot-and-stick” approach, offering the beleaguered population protection from sectarian violence in exchange for rooting out insurgent groups and Al-Qaeda.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2136297,00.html

[marmar]

1. Uh huh, and just like all those sweeps to wipe out insurgents...

I'm sure this will work like a charm! :sarcasm:

[Zenlitened]

2. Whose statue we gonna pull down this time?

And will the crowing and deluded back-slapping from the rightwing be just as loud for this "second liberation"?

How about for the third? The fourth?

[Dunvegan]

3. Touche, Zenlitened.

[jimshoes]

4. They never learn

do they? It's like they're sitting on the outside end of the branch and expecting the tree to fall after they've cut through.

[stray cat]

5. Is there away to improve security in Baghdad for Iraqis?

Common noncombatantIraqis are paying the price for the lack of security in Baghdad. By and large Iraqis are being killed by other Iraqis.