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Peace in Iraq?

Peace in Iraq?

December 8, 2009 by LD Jackson · 3 Comments 

We awake this morning with the news that a series of coordinated attacks have been executed in Baghdad, including three car bombs that targeted government sites. At least 112 people have been killed, with 197 wounded and I would expect the death toll to rise even higher. These attacks show the ability of the insurgents [...]

To kill or not to kill, that is the question for Iraq

October 12, 2009 by LD Jackson · 1 Comment 

A lot of people, myself included have questioned George W. Bush about the war in Iraq. I have always liked the man, but that didn’t keep me from questioning the validity of sending our troops into the country and removing Saddam Hussein from power. Not that I was a great fan of Hussein, but I [...]

Iraqi voters go to the polls

January 31, 2009 by LD Jackson · 1 Comment 

I suppose the citizens of Iraq may have thought this day would never come, the day they get to cast their votes in what proposes to be a free and fair election. It’s been six long and dangerous years for the Iraqi citizen, since the United States military invaded their country and took down one [...]