'The American military violence must stop'

[struggle4progress]

A leading Iraqi politician who survived an ambush by gunmen that may have killed her son blamed American troops on Friday for spiralling violence gripping the country.

Iraqi Governing Council member Salama al-Khafaji said she was returning to Baghdad from the sacred city of Najaf, where she had gone to pray for an end to bloodshed, when her three-car convoy was met by fierce gunfire on Thursday.
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"What the Americans are doing is breeding violence from the other side. This is provocation. Violence breeds violence. The American military violence must stop."
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Her son jumped into the river and tried to swim away. Khafaji said she was still awaiting word on his fate. Aides to other Council members said he had been killed.
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[CWebster]

1. But, but, but, lady

we are fighting the war on terror and we need 40,000 more army guys so we can crush the terrorists.

That is what we are doing in Iraq. Isn't it?

[Bandit]

4. I don't think that was what Kerry said

I understood him to say we need to build up the Army so we can send the National Guard and Reserves home where they belong. I agree with him. National Guard needs to be home protecting their state from natural disasters. I don't think Kerry wants to increase our presence in Iraq though I could be wrong.

[FlemingsGhost]

2. When we elect John Kerry, all will be well!

Really!

[Voltaire99]

3. Don't worry! We're going to "internationalize" your occupation, my dear!

Why, offers are pouring in from all over the free world to take over from Murrica! For instance, there's...

And...

Well, there might be, uh...

And, um...

[struggle4progress]

5. The Marshall Islands must have been on the tip of your tongue!

[mulethree]

7. maybe micronesia will send their soldier

[struggle4progress]

6. DUPE or related thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x587899