US records lowest monthly death toll as Iraq unrest dips

[submarinepainter]

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Nineteen US soldiers were killed in Iraq in May, the lowest monthly death toll since the US-led invasion of 2003, the US military said on Sunday.



The month which saw the highest US losses was November 2004, when 137 American troops were killed, according to the independent icasualties.org website. The previous low was in February 2004 when 20 soldiers were killed.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080601/wl_afp/iraqunrestustoll_080601083909

[Bilbo Baggins]

Good news for them and their families. Though I strongly oppose this war, I don't want anyone to die and I would rather things cooled down over there.

[submarinepainter]

I think the biggest problem will be after we leave

[Bilbo Baggins]

It will be a big test for Iraqi security forces for sure, but they can't enjoy economic and political sovereignty until the US leaves. While US troops are on the ground the Iraqi government is nothing but a puppet.

[iluvfreebeer]

Nuke everything but the oil fields

[Bilbo Baggins]

Wouldn't the fallout create a dangerous environment for those who will work on the oilfields and your Israeli allies?

[iluvfreebeer]

Wouldn't the fallout create a dangerous environment for those who will work on the oilfields and your Israeli allies?

Predominant winds in the region would blow any fallout over muslim tribes.
It's what we call in America, a Two-fer.

[Bilbo Baggins]

Wishful thinking I suggest.

[iluvfreebeer]

Wishful thinking I suggest.

I see the glass as half full.