Re: OT Gary Burnmore - Bad math or just a liberal?

Who is the question in reference to, you? There are over a hundred battalions, depending on the reference and whether you are looking at army, police, etc. Take a quick look at the web. As soon as you learn to check your facts, let us know.

The General's comment is in reference to how many the military are self sufficient to fight independently without our well organized force, which has had a history of organized leadership for decades, compared to what, a few years for the new Iraqis? Bushes statement didn't say they were ready to act on their own. As soon as you start training military from ground zero and are a recognized expert, you just let us all know.




Gary L. Burnore wrote:

At this moment, more than a dozen Iraqi battalions have completed
training and are conducting anti-terrorist operations in Ramadi and
Fallujah. More than 20 battalions are operating in Baghdad. And some
have taken the lead in operations in major sectors of the city. In
total, more than 100 battalions are operating throughout Iraq. Our
commanders report that the Iraqi forces are operating with increasing
effectiveness."
-- President Bush, 9/28/05
VERSUS

"The number of Iraqi battalions capable of combat without U.S. support
has dropped from three to one, the top American commander in Iraq told
Congress Thursday."
-- Associated Press, 9/29/05

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