Thursday, December 28, 2006
GOP Congressman Says Success in Iraq Requires the Spread of Christianity

Many soldiers say troop surge a bad idea

Iraq officials say U.S. behind Sadr aide killing

Iraqis are entering U.S. through Mexico
The vast majority of Iraqis who show up along the California
border are members of the Chaldean Christian minority who are
drawn by San Diego's sizable Chaldean community.

Prince Harry will serve in Iraq

Defense Secretary Is Wary of Adding More Iraq Troops
Even U.S. generals oppose an Iraq surge
Generals give way on U.S. troop numbers in Iraq
Biden balks at increased troops for Iraq

4 Americans kidnapped in southern Iraq
U.S. Military Says Five Troops Killed In Iraq
U.S. Military Deaths in Iraq Hit 2,983
IED blasts kill 5 more Mich. soldiers in Iraq

100,000 Iraqis flee their homes in the last month

Ford disagreed with Bush over Iraq invasion: WPost
Bush made a "big mistake" in their justification for invading Iraq,
Gerald Ford told journalist Bob Woodward in an interview embargoed
until after the former president's death.

"He (Cheney) was an excellent chief of staff. First class," Ford said.
"But I think Cheney has become much more pugnacious" as vice president.

pugnacious - Webster's Dictionary