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Entries tagged with 'Iraq'We'll regret rushing againRe: "War of Necessity -- Waiting for clean election will take too long," Wednesday Editorials. Act in haste, repent at leisure. Or has The Dallas Morning News already forgotten how our haste to invade Iraq played out? Bob Stern, Dallas... Link immigration, AfghanistanRe: "Deadliest battle in over a year kills 8 soldiers -- 20 Afghan troops also captured at remote post near Pakistan border," Monday news story. After nine years, Russia finally figured out in the 1980s that there was no way... On Points: Teach about oceansRe: "The identity crisis of the modern zoo -- Directors are trying more than ever to do right by the animals in their care -- while still providing entertainment, says Keith O'Brien," last Sunday Points. This column fails to recognize... Troops need supplies -- why?Recently, my employer started a drive to collect items requested by our troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. These items include toothpaste and toothbrushes, foot care ointment, canned fruit, alcohol-free body wipes (so as to not offend the Muslim locals)... Is the iron hot in Iran?For the past eight years, Democrats railed against using American-led wars to liberate the people of Iraq and Afganistan and stamp out the roots of terrorism at its source. Now President Barack Obama stands mute as the people of Iran... Touched by an IraqiRecently, in Istanbul, I met a man named Tabib who was about 55 years old. He was born and raised in Baghdad and was still living and working there. He was telling me in broken English how much better conditions... Obama's exit planRe: "Wars' end is the real goal," by John Stettler, Friday Letters. Stettler says President Barack Obama, who built his political base on an anti-war message, is now finding it difficult bringing the troops home. While that is true, I... On Sheehan protests: Protester is stalking BushRe: "Bush, war protested by dozens -- Sheehan brings her message to Preston Hollow, where many neighbors respectfully disagree," Tuesday news story. I had to wonder when Cindy Sheehan stops being merely a protester and becomes a dangerous stalker. One... Saddened by war death tollFor me, last Sunday was like the many that had preceded it. I wept on hearing that the Pentagon had released that week the names of 12 more U.S. soldiers who had been killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.... What war goals did Bush offer?Re: "Obama's war goals questioned," by Chris Hill, Thursday Letters. Where has Hill been the past eight years? The Iraq War was not over 9/11. It had nothing to do with Iraq. Then, perhaps he will understand who sent the... Obama's war goals questionedRe: "Obama assures grads -- No sending into harm's way unless necessary," Saturday news story. President Barack Obama told U.S. Naval Academy graduates, "I will only send you into harm's way when it is absolutely necessary, and with the strategy,... Transition talk necessarySome people were offended when President Barack Obama said, "It is time for us to transition to the Iraqis." The Iraqis need to take responsibility for their own country. It may have been a little harsh, but Obama said what... Lives are important, tooRe: "Hard-learned lessons -- Trudy Rubin shows how to avoid wasting money in Afghanistan like we have in Iraq," Friday Viewpoints. It was good to hear Rubin mention things which need to be done to make sure money won't be... Obama's International Road Show (Topic of the Day)So, our new president just made a surprise trip to Baghdad. In Turkey earlier, he held a town hall meeting dominated by a talk with Turkish youth, in which he urged them to be involved in issues of peace and... Pay attention to jobs at homeRe: "Six years in Iraq -- Iraqis have made ample political progress; now they need leader who can deliver, says Trudy Rubin," Friday Viewpoints. Trudy Rubin states that Iraqis "are desperate for officials who are less corrupt and can deliver... A real chance for mercyRe: "Bush shoe thrower gets 3 years in prison -- Sentence is minimum; some citizens calling for journalist's release," Friday news story. This is a unique chance for George W. Bush to show some mercy and forgive Muntadher al-Zaidi, the... U.S. vs. Iraqi quality of lifeRe: "A crucial two years -- Michael O'Hanlon and Kenneth Pollack explain how the U.S. can best help Iraq before the withdrawal," Friday Viewpoints. Many of us hope that our troops in Iraq don't end up fleeing an Iraq that... Dems disagree with pullout planRe: "Obama details pullout -- 18-month time frame endorsed by McCain, but some Dems tepid," Saturday news story. President Barack Obama has changed his campaign promise to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq within 16 months, instead opting for 19... Obama showing his cardsRe: "August 2010 pullout target for most Iraq troops -- Obama tells lawmakers up to 50,000 will stay to protect U.S. interests," Friday news story. By pinpointing the withdrawal date and number of troops to remain in Iraq, he has... Thanks for keeping us safeRe: "Iraqi balloting generally peaceful, but some call voting lists flawed -- Complaints may cause factions to challenge results' legitimacy," Sunday news story. It's wonderful the Iraqis are casting ballots and voting for the candidates of their choice peacefully. It... |