"The operation was a success but the patient died."

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Bowser — 1/2/2008 5:03:59 AM (archived)

That situation is lost. Over. Unless, of course, the US wants to maintain 300,000 troops and mercenaries, the Navy and the Air Force and most of the Marines incountry forever.

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Non-story of the month - TB - 1/1/2008 10:36:36 PM
- Nov. 6, 2007 - "2007 the deadliest year for American troops since the start of the war in Iraq. " - Bowser - 1/2/2008 12:01:05 AM
  - re: Dec. 30, 2007 - "2007 Deadliest Year" - TB - 1/2/2008 4:06:54 AM
    - "The operation was a success but the patient died." - Bowser - 1/2/2008 5:03:59 AM
      - 300,000? Where did that number come from? - TB - 1/2/2008 3:05:42 PM
        
        "And why does any sign of progress make you angry?" - Lindy - 1/4/2008 3:16:55 AM
        
        "troops and mercenaries" - Robert - 1/2/2008 5:40:06 PM
        
        Numbers - TB - 1/2/2008 7:06:07 PM
        
        180,000 civilians doing the US military's jobs and support. - Bowser - 1/2/2008 9:59:54 PM
        
        A little while ago we were talking "mercenaries." - TB - 1/3/2008 12:14:40 AM
        
        And PS - Bowser - 1/4/2008 12:59:19 AM
        
        You're flailing again. - TB - 1/4/2008 1:36:18 AM
        
        Wiggle, weasel, worm. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/4/2008 12:56:31 AM
        
        And how many of those "contractors" are armed on duty? - Fox - 1/3/2008 11:47:21 PM
        
        Some of those Hessians were barbers and cooks. - alcaray - 1/4/2008 2:26:29 AM
        
        re: "troops and mercenaries" - Fox - 1/2/2008 6:18:49 PM
    - Um, end of year stories tend to focus on the entire year. - Buck Galaxy - 1/2/2008 4:58:06 AM
    - Link - TB - 1/2/2008 4:07:58 AM

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