Rocket attacks drop sharply


	Rocket attacks drop sharply

n2sooners

11-12-2007 8:34 AM

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iraq, war on terror, military, politics, terrorism, success

n2sooners says:

They did warn that these trends aren't irreversible, but we have the momentum and the locals on our side so now isn't the time to quit on a winning tactic.

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11-12-2007 4:06 PM

constantskeptic

good news.... now on to iran i guess?

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