I'm sure the AP, CNN, NBC the NYT and the usual suspects in the media were as giddy as a 5 year old waiting for Santa's visit on Christmas, waiting in grotesquely eager anticipation for the number 853 to arrive! Knowing they would be able to publish the following headline!
"2007 Is Deadliest Year for US in Iraq"
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the deaths of five more soldiers and one sailor, making 2007 the deadliest year for U.S. troops despite a recent downturn, according to an Associated Press count.
At least 853 American military personnel have died in Iraq so far this year—the highest annual toll since the war began in March 2003, according to AP figures.
The grim milestone passed despite a sharp drop in U.S. and Iraqi deaths here in recent months...
"Sharp Drop..." here's just how sharp! [From the Department of Defense]
And I might add that is with a significant increase in the number of Americans in country beginning in June! Remember the much criticized "Surge" that had failed according to "Give-up" Harry?
Why the drop off? Well it would appear based on IED explosions (what killed the 5 that triggered the "Headline Alarm!") the US and coalition forces have begun to succeed in their efforts to get to the cowards before they get to us!
Yes, it is truly tragic to have lost 853 Americans in the efforts to bring freedom to the people of Iraq, but to leverage their deaths to advance the questionable slant of the left and their media lap-dogs is a disgrace!
Look at the "Trend!" our efforts are dramatically IMPROVING!!! or would that be detrimental to the nay-sayers and surrenderists?
Now, excuse me... I have to go lick my cat's butt to get this taste out of my mouth!
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