Last weekend, there was a ferocious battle in Najaf. The mainstream press has emphasized how "inadequate" Iraqi forces were – they had to call in an American air strike.
Was there anything positive about the battle?
Well, 263 of the militants were killed, and over 300 captured. Furthermore:
Striking first indicates improved intelligence. Iraqi forces striking first demonstrates improved Iraqi military capabilities. U.S. and coalition air and ground "back up" is an operational version of "strategic overwatch," which was the goal coalition forces set for themselves in 2004.
Mass murder in Najaf was thwarted. The rejectionist forces were destroyed. American defeatists and Middle Eastern fascists should take note.
Let's have a few more "defeats" like this one.
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