New York Slimes Spins On Iraq Attacks

Graphic Courtesy New York Times

BAGHDAD — Newly declassified statistics on the frequency of insurgent attacks in Iraq suggest that after major security gains last fall in the wake of an American troop increase, the conflict has drifted into a stalemate, with levels of violence remaining stubbornly constant from November 2007 through early 2008.

The new figures, presented Tuesday at a Senate hearing in Washington by David M. Walker, the top official at the Government Accountability Office, emerged a day after eight American soldiers were killed in bomb attacks, five in downtown Baghdad and three in Diyala Province. And the trend appeared to continue Tuesday, as bombings and small-arms attacks led to casualties among Iraqi civilians and security forces in or near at least eight cities.

Source: New York Times

Commentary

Stalemate ?!? I bet the New York Times would have called for us to surrender to the Germans during The Battle of the Bulge.

Just look at the graphic (available at a larger size at the above link) and note the very dramatic decline in insurgent attacks after the troop surge began in Feb of 2007. No wonder the Democrats shirted tactics to focusing on the political situation in Iraq. Now that the political situation is improving, I wonder where they will retreat to next?

Aren't you glad that we did not listen to Harry "The War Is Lost" Reid last April?

Related Materials:

Iraqi Order of Battle March 2008 Update

Long War Journal: Inside Iraqi Politics (5 Part Series)


Parting Shot

When you read about, and see, lefties protesting the War over the next week, remember this post, remember these figures, and know that they are protesting against Victory in this 4th World War. Pity them, and their limited world view.