From the Toronto Star, with the headline: Franks’ military plan becoming clear: Phase 1 completed as general intended Blocked by Turkey’s refusal to allow American troops to attack Iraq from its soil, Franks decided that Phase 1 of his campaign would be a bold thrust across the Kuwaiti border with his main combat power focused …
Archives for April 2003
One Canard Down…
What with the oil fields taken and promised to be put under UN control, the Al Qaeda/Iraq link firmly established through the raids at the Ansar el-Islam base camps, some of the MAIN liberal Demorcat arguments against the war have already been ravaged. This was about terrorism, this is about liberating the IRaqi people, this …
Welcome Back, Private Lynch
The cable networks are reporting that WV native PFC Jessica Lynch, a POW in the conflict in Iraq, has been rescued. Hallelujah. West Virginians are a tough lot- and I am thrilled she is back in coalition hands. The Hillbilly Sophisticate has some comments about Jessica’s return, as well. I guess this means Kos will …