He also says Conservatives make him sick to his stomach. Oh, and he plans to run for governor of Alabama. Good luck with that.
What's that saying about a woman scorned? Poor Charles wasn't worthy enough to be in Michael Jordan's shadow, that's why he's so salty. What kind of loser wants to be in his Fav 5 anyway?
Here's a brief clip of madam Charles:
Coalition targets al-Qaeda in Iraq networks; seven terrorists killed, 16 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed seven terrorists and detained 16 suspects Wednesday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.
During a series of operations south of Sharqat Wednesday night and early this morning, Coalition forces targeted an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq leader for the Salah ad-Din province. The targeted suspect is allegedly responsible for the equipping, financing and planning of AQI operations in northern Iraq, and is associated with senior level al-Qaeda members operating inside and outside of the country.
As Coalition forces arrived at one of the target locations, they observed multiple armed personnel maneuvering into position against them. Two armed terrorists fired at Coalition forces, who engaged in self-defense, killing them. A supporting aircraft was called to engage the remaining threat, killing an additional four terrorists. During the engagement, one civilian was wounded, treated on site and transported to a military medical facility for further care. As the ground force cleared the area, they found various weapons and ammunition in and around the target buildings. Coalition forces detained 15 suspected terrorists during the series of operations.
During operations Wednesday and today in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured an alleged associate of the AQI network in Karkh, which is responsible for improvised explosive device and car-bomb attacks in the area. Reports indicate the suspect is also associated with an AQI media and propaganda network operating in the city, to include a suspect detained Feb. 8 for his involvement in media operations.
In southeast Mosul Wednesday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an alleged associate of AQI senior leadership operating in the area, including a senior level foreign terrorist facilitator. As the ground force cleared the target building, they were engaged by small-arms fire from a terrorist wearing a suicide belt. Coalition forces responded in self-defense and engaged the armed terrorist, killing him. Once the area was secure, an expert explosives team destroyed the suicide belt to prevent future use.
Coalition targets suicide bombing cell, IED network; three killed, 10 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 10 suspects Thursday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in northern and central Iraq.
During an operation in Mosul Thursday morning, Coalition forces targeted alleged associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader and foreign terrorist facilitator. Reports indicate that one of the targeted individuals is a leader of a suicide bombing cell in the city and involved in attacks against Coalition and Iraqi forces in the area.
Intelligence led Coalition forces to an area where a vehicle associated with the targeted suspects was located and the ground force directed an airstrike. An individual, who was previously in the targeted vehicle, was observed fleeing the area and Coalition forces followed him to a nearby alley, where he was subsequently detained.
Also Thursday, Coalition forces conducted an operation northeast of Samarra targeting an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader for the region. As Coalition forces arrived in the target area they observed two armed men. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent when one of the individuals reached for his weapon and they engaged, killing two terrorists. Upon clearing the area, the ground force recovered two weapons and improvised explosive device materials. The ground force also destroyed a vehicle in the target area to prevent further use for terrorist activity.
Southwest of Mahmudiyah today, Coalition forces captured an alleged terrorist associated with the facilitation of weapons, IED materials, vehicles and suicide bombers for use in al-Qaeda in Iraq attacks. The individual is believed to be associated with six other individuals who have been detained by Coalition forces within the last month for their suspected involvement in the weapons facilitation network. Reports indicate the suspect is also a close contact of several terrorist leaders including foreign based weapons facilitators.
On the way to the target area, Coalition forces were engaged by an armed individual, and they returned fire in self-defense, killing him. They continued on to the target building where the wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and was subsequently detained, along with one additional suspect.
Also this morning, Coalition forces conducted an operation in Baghdad resulting in the capture of an alleged terrorist facilitator for al-Qaeda in Iraq networks operating between the capital city and north of Ramadi. The suspect is reportedly connected to the IED and car-bombing networks in Baghdad, and to the leader of the Ramadi AQI network. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained four suspected terrorists.
Nearby, one additional suspect was detained for his alleged ties to an IED manufacturer for the car-bombing network in Baghdad.
Wolfhounds capture brigade’s #1 high-value individual
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Elements of 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team “Warrior,” 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, detained the brigade’s number-one high-value individual and his brother early Feb. 14.
The two are suspected al Qaeda in Iraq as improvised-explosive device facilitators and are allegedly linked to a fatal IED attack Jan. 29.
Five others suspected of facilitating improvised-explosive device activity in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad were also detained.
All seven suspects are being held for further questioning.
ISOF, SOF detain splinter group leader
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, with U.S. Special Forces advising, detained a suspected leader of a criminal splinter group near al-Hillah, Iraq, Feb. 13.
The suspect and his criminal splinter group are suspected of mortar attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces and attacks using improvised explosive devices and explosively formed projectiles. According to intelligence reports, the group is also involved in the torture, kidnapping and murder of Iraqi citizens.
Also detained in the operation was an associate member of the criminal splinter group.
ISOF, SOF detain four extremist suspects in separate operations
BALAD Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces advising, detained four suspected extremists in separate operations Feb. 11 and Feb. 12.
In Fallujah, an Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics team, advised by SOF, detained three suspected extremists in a Feb. 12 operation targeting an al Qaeda in Iraq affiliated terror cell. Reports indicate, the terror cell is responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. The cell is also suspected of weapons smuggling, hijackings and intimidation of Iraqi civilians.
On Feb. 11, Iraqi Security Forces, advised by SOF, detained a suspected cell member in Tal Hayyal. The suspected extremist is accused of improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. The suspected extremist’s cell is also believed to be involved in a plot to assassinate a local official.
Coalition forces disrupt Taliban command and control networks
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Several armed insurgents were killed and nine armed individuals were detained during two separate Coalition forces’ operations Wednesday to disrupt Taliban command and control networks.
Coalition forces conducted an operation in the Tarin Kowt District of Oruzgan Province targeting a Taliban leader responsible for conducting anti-government activities in the area.
Coalition forces targeted a group of insurgents on motorcycles associated with the targeted Taliban leader. Coalition forces employed accurate, aerial-delivered conventional munitions, which destroyed the motorcycles and killed a number of insurgents.
In a follow-on assessment, Coalition forces performed a search of compounds in the district targeting the Oruzgan-based Taliban leader and his associates hiding in the area.
A number of armed insurgents were killed with small-arms fire while Coalition forces searched the compound. Several AK-47s, ammunition vests and grenades were recovered and removed to prevent their use by enemy forces.
Coalition forces found and detained three armed individuals during their search. The detained individuals will be questioned on their involvement in Taliban operations as well as other illegal activities.
As a precautionary measure, Coalition forces temporarily delayed a vehicle headed toward the area to protect the occupants from any hostilities occurring during the course of the operation. The vehicle and occupants were released without incident at the conclusion of the operation.
Afghan and Coalition forces also searched compounds for a Taliban leader with links to foreign-fighter facilitators in Qalat District, Zabul Province.
Afghan and Coalition forces found and detained six individuals including one identified as the targeted Taliban leader during the operation. The detained individuals will be questioned on their involvement in Taliban operations as well as other illegal activities.
Not guilty of aggravated murder of Jessie Davis
Guilty of murder of Jessie Davis
Guilty of aggravated murder of the baby "Chloe" (fetus for you pro-abortion people)
Guilty of burglary
Guilty of gross abuse of a corpse (Jessie)
Guilty of gross abuse of a corpse (Chloe)
Guilty of endangering children
Bobby Cutts Jr. was the Canton, Ohio police officer that killed his pregnant girlfriend, Jessie Davis, and then dumped her body in a park. He also had another child with Jessie Davis, 2 1/2 year old Blake Davis, which was left alone for hours. The child witnessed the murder also. This Wikipedia entry has all the information.
I think Old Sparky should be fired up. To hell with cruel and unusual punishment.
***UPDATE 02/28/08 12:41AM***
The sentence is life in prison with a chance of parole after 75 years. Very disappointing. I was looking forward to video of smoke coming off his head.
It's a good idea. We surely do not want the satellite landing somewhere not favorable to the United States. Blow it up before it enters the atmosphere and the smaller pieces will probably burn up in re-entry.
The Pentagon is planning to shoot down a broken spy satellite expected to hit the Earth in early March, The Associated Press has learned.
U.S. officials said Thursday that the option preferred by the Bush administration will be to fire a missile from a U.S. Navy cruiser, and shoot down the satellite before it enters Earth's atmosphere.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the options will not be publicly discussed until a later Pentagon briefing.
The disabled satellite is expected to hit the Earth the first week of March. Officials said the Navy would likely shoot it down before then, using a special missile modified for the task.
Iraqi Police take charge after small arms attack, 1 IP killed, 7 insurgents dead, 16 detained
MOSUL, Iraq – An Iraqi Policeman and seven insurgents were killed during a small arms fire attack, in southern Ninevah Province, Feb. 11.
Nearby homes were searched and 16 individuals were detained by the IPs for further questioning.
Coalition targets al-Qaeda networks in central Iraq; two terrorists killed, three detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained three suspects today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central Iraq.
Coalition forces conducted an operation in Baqouba today as part of continued efforts to disrupt the al-Qaeda in Iraq suicide network operating in Diyala, Baghdad, Mosul and other areas of Iraq. Coalition forces targeted an alleged associate of an improvised explosive device cell leader operating in the region, and an IED facilitator who was killed during an operation Feb. 8. Coalition forces killed two terrorists during the operation.
In Tarmiyah, three suspected terrorists were detained while targeting an alleged leader of the terrorist network in the city, who is a close associate of the northern belt al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. The network is responsible for car bombing and IED attacks in the area, as well as AQI operations involving extortion, intimidation, weapons trafficking and the facilitation of foreign terrorists.
Paratroopers target criminal elements; detain 25
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers targeting criminal elements detained 25 individuals during a series of coordinated operations Feb. 11 in the Sabak Sur, a neighborhood in northeast Baghdad.
Paratroopers with the 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, conducted the operations, which were designed to root out criminal elements from an area that has recently emerged as a safe haven for Special Groups.
The operations were initiated from tips provided by local residents, said Maj. Trey Rutherford, executive officer for the 2nd Bn., 325th AIR, 82nd Abn. Div., MND-B.
Rutherford said the detained individuals are suspected of multiple mortar attacks and explosively formed penetrator attacks against Coalition Forces as well as the kidnapping and murder of Iraqi civilians.
He said they were also involved in intimidation and attacks on members of the Iraqi Police, Iraqi National Police and the Sons of Iraq volunteer security force.
Rutherford said the detention of 25 criminal elements in a single night would have a significant impact on the safety and security of residents in Sabak Sur.
Coalition targets terrorist networks in northern Iraq; two terrorists killed, five detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained five suspects Tuesday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in northern Iraq.
During an operation southeast of Hawijah Tuesday, Coalition forces targeted an alleged leader for the al-Qaeda in Iraq network operating in Kirkuk. Reports indicate the suspect is tied to numerous leaders within the network, to include Abu Harith, a former leader of the network who was killed Nov. 21 for his role in facilitating terrorist attacks.
As the ground force arrived in the target area, they encountered two armed suspects. One man was carrying a machine gun and one man that matched the description of the targeted terrorist was wearing a grenade belt. One of the men reached for his grenade belt and, perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing both men. Once the area was secure, the ground force confirmed one of the men killed was the targeted terrorist.
Coalition forces detained an additional five suspects southwest of Samarra today, while targeting associates connected to an al-Qaeda in Iraq car-bomb factory in the area. Reports indicate the targeted individuals were involved in AQI operations, to include executions, and were close associates of a suspect detained Tuesday for his involvement in weapons and improvised explosive device facilitation.
2nd Brigade Soldiers discover largest cache finds since start of Marne Thunderbolt
BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division found 3,000 pounds of munitions Feb. 6, collectively the largest find since the start of Operation Marne Thunderbolt Jan. 1.
Both the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment are conducting ongoing operations in southern Arab Jabour in support of Marne Thunderbolt.
Company C, 1-30th Inf. Regt. discovered 12 55-gallon barrels of homemade explosives. Company B, 1-30th Inf. Regt. found a pressure-plate improvised explosive device consisting of three 122 mm rounds and one mine of unknown origin. Another find yielded a cache of two mines, one 57 mm projectile, one jar of HME, one artillery shell filled with HME and one 155 mm artillery round.
Soldiers from Company A, 5-7th Cav. Regt. discovered an anti-aircraft gun, completely operational, with an extra barrel.
Company B, 5-7th Cav. Regt. Soldiers found 45 cans of DSHKA rounds, one DSHKA barrel, 20 rockets, two 120 mm rounds, 90 rocket-propelled grenade rounds, 20 RPG fuses, 130 charges and four hand grenades. In a smaller find the same day, they located a cache of three 120 mm rockets.
The items found reveal a history of al-Qaeda in Iraq’s presence in the area.
Coalition forces degrade insurgent operations in Oruzgan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – An armed assailant was killed and three individuals were detained during a Coalition forces’ operation Feb. 12 in Oruzgan Province to degrade insurgent networks in the area.
Coalition forces performed a search of compounds in the Tarin Kowt district targeting a Taliban commander responsible for conducting anti-government activities.
While conducting a search of one of the compounds, Coalition forces were engaged by multiple armed assailants barricaded in a building. One of the assailants was killed by Coalition forces employing small-arms fire. Another armed assailant who fired on Coalition forces was captured.
Completing the search, Coalition Forces detained three individuals, including the captured assailant who fired on Coalition forces, with suspected links to the Taliban. The detained individuals will be questioned on their involvement with Taliban operations and other extremist activities.
ANSF, Coalition forces recover weapons caches in Nangarhar
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Recently, Afghans provided information leading to the recovery of a suspected insurgent weapons cache in Zawa Village of Khogyani District, Nangarhar Province, near the Pakistan Border.
The cache, recovered Jan. 16, consisted of 93 recoilless-rifle rounds. Insurgents frequently use these weapons to attack Afghan National Security Forces or Coalition forces, or terrorize Afghan citizens throughout the province.According to a Coalition soldier, the weapons found were in good condition.
The mayors' spokesman, Brian Schwartz, receives a needed vacation. 15 days off without pay. I would take that in a heartbeat if it meant not having to fabricate excuses for the mayors' idiocy.
Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's spokesman was dealt a three-week suspension yesterday for vulgar comments spoken to a Detroit radio station producer and negative comments to a Blade columnist in the aftermath of the "Carty vs. Marines" controversy that has gripped the Finkbeiner administration.
Brian Schwartz, who has been the mayor's spokesman since June, 2006, and is paid about $80,000 annually, was suspended for 15 workdays without pay for reportedly using a vulgarity while speaking off air to a producer for WJR-AM, 760.
"What he said was unacceptable," said Bob Reinbolt, the mayor's chief of staff, who ordered the suspension.
Mr. Schwartz was talking to a producer on Monday about the possibility of the mayor appearing on a show to address his last-minute order to cancel a Marine Corps weekend-long urban warfare exercise in downtown Toledo and in some abandoned buildings.
Quote of the year given by Mr. Schwartz:
...Mr. Schwartz told a Blade columnist "It sucks to be me"...
Indeed it does Mr. Schwartz. Indeed it does.
It's the Democrats pandering to their base. They would rather support the filthy skanks of Code Pink over the United States Marine Corps.
Another item I find interesting, is the $243,000 for gourmet organic school lunches for Berkeley students. Schools all over the country are having trouble providing basic services, and here the federal government is wasting $243,000 for gourmet student lunches.
February 13th, 2008 - Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) made the following statement in response to the decision by the City Council of Berkeley, California not to apologize to the Marine Corps and their families and reaffirming their support for radical anti-war protestors to “impede” military recruiters from conducting their work.
Senator DeMint introduced the Semper Fi Act to rescind over $2 million in hidden earmarks for Berkeley, California in the Fiscal Year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill, and transfer the funds to the Marine Corps. Until yesterday, Senate Democrat leaders used parliamentary maneuvers to block consideration of the bill. Last night, Republicans asked to pass the Semper Fi Act by unanimous consent after no Republican member opposed its passage, but Democrats have placed an anonymous hold on the bill.
“It’s a national embarrassment that these officials refuse to apologize to our troops and their families and continue to support actions against military recruitment. It’s time for Berkeley to realize that actions have consequences,” said Senator DeMint. “Americans across the nation are outraged at Berkeley’s insult to our troops who have fought and died for their ability to live in freedom. It’s truly heartening to hear the outpouring of support for the Marine Corps in South Carolina and throughout the nation.”
Berkeley City Council members voted to rescind a letter to the Marine Corps recruitment office asking them to leave town, but left in place a provision that encourages “all people to avoid cooperation with the Marine Corps recruiting station, and applaud residents and organizations such as Code Pink” that “impede, passively or actively” the work of military recruiters. Berkeley also voted against a formal apology to the Marine Corps and will still allow Code Pink a special parking space in front of the recruitment office to conduct weekly protests.
“Let’s be clear, it’s not a question of the sincerity of anyone on either side of this issue. However, some of the hateful rhetoric and official actions against the Marine Corps that have come out of Berkeley has had real consequences on our troops, their families, and our recruiting,” said Senator DeMint.
The bill is cosponsored by 10 senators including Republican leaders Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and John Cornyn (R-Texas). U.S. Congressman John Campbell (R-California) introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives and now has 71 cosponsors, including Republican leaders John Boehner (R-Ohio), Roy Blunt (R-Missouri), and nine other members of the California delegation.
“In Saddam Hussein's Iraq or the Taliban’s Afghanistan, such opposition would not be allowed a voice at all. But thankfully we live in a free democracy under the protection of our brave Marines. Protestors have the right to vocally insult our troops but patriotic Americans also have the right to seek a democratic response to discourage activities that actively impede the legitimate functions of our military.”
“I will continue to work with my Senate colleagues to stop the special taxpayer favors Berkeley has received through unnecessary earmarks,” said Senator DeMint.
One Berkeley earmark provides $243,000 in taxpayer dollars for the organization Chez Panisse to create gourmet organic school lunches in the Berkeley School District. Another earmark would spend $975,000 in taxpayer dollars for the University of California, to create a new endowment and cataloging the papers of Congressman Robert Matsui. U.C. Berkeley already has a $3.5 billion endowment.
Coalition forces disrupt Special Groups criminal networks, detain two suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained two suspected Special Groups criminals early today during operations in the Suwayrah area, south of Baghdad.
Coalition forces were targeting an individual who reportedly facilitated paramilitary training for Special Groups members in preparation for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. Reports also indicate he was an associate of several senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target location where they detained the two suspected criminals without incident. The identity of the suspects is still being determined.
Coalition targets al-Qaeda in Iraq networks; two terrorists killed, two detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained two suspects Monday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central Iraq.
Coalition forces conducted an operation northeast of Samarra Monday near the Hamrin Mountains targeting alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq associates involved in the suicide bombing network in the Diyala River Valley. Intelligence reports led Coalition forces to a location where the targeted individuals were believed to be operating. As they arrived in the target area, Coalition forces were engaged by enemy fire. Responding in self-defense, the assault force engaged, killing two terrorists, who were both armed with suicide vests.
Once the area was secure, the ground force recovered two AK-47s and destroyed the suicide vests inside a vehicle on site to prevent further use for terrorist activity.
Southwest of Samarra today, Coalition forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq member involved in the facilitation of weapons and improvised explosive devices. The suspect is believed to be responsible for a car-bomb factory located in the area and several weapons caches on another property. Reports indicate the suspect is associated with numerous AQI members involved in car-bomb facilitation networks, to include individuals detained last fall for their alleged involvement in terrorist attacks and foreign terrorist facilitation. An additional suspected terrorist was also detained.
Suspected special group criminal cell leader detained in Abu T’shir
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers captured a suspected special group criminal cell leader in the Rashid District of the Iraqi capital Feb. 11.
Soldiers captured the alleged criminal cell leader during a pre-dawn raid in the Abu T’Shir neighborhood in southeast Rashid.
The suspected cell leader is believed to have been involved in attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces involving improvised-explosive device, explosively-formed penetrator, small arms and rocket.
Large cache discovered in southern Arab Jabour
BAGHDAD – A local citizen led Coalition forces conducting a foot patrol near the village of Minori in southern Arab Jabour to a massive weapons cache Feb. 8.
The cache, recovered by Soldiers from Troop B, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, consisted of 59 rocket-propelled grenades, eight rockets, 128 propellant charges, 32 ammunition canisters with a variety of rounds and five 57 mm mortar illumination rounds.
Soldiers capture suspected al-Qaeda leader
BAGHDAD – A suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq leader was captured in a house in the Ubaydi region of Iraq Feb. 9 during a reconnaissance operation by Company B, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment and Company A, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment.
The suspect is believed to be linked to training foreign fighters, constructing explosive devices and organizing attacks against Coalition forces.
Suspected special groups criminal cell leader arrested in Hurriya
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers captured a suspected special group criminal cell leader in the western Baghdad neighborhood of Hurriya Feb. 10.
Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), MND-B, detained the alleged cell leader during a raid in Hurriya.
The cell leader is believed to have been involved in improvised-explosive device and small-arms attacks aimed at Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces.
The suspect was taken to a Coalition Forces Detention Facility for further questioning.
ANA Commandos capture key Taliban IED facilitator
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army Commandos from the 203rd Kandak, assisted by Coalition forces, captured a key insurgent facilitator in Khowst Province Feb. 9.
The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense announced that ANA forces captured a known Taliban commander, Nasimulla, during a combined operation in the Dand Faqiran area of Yaqubi District.
Nasimulla is suspected of being a key Taliban facilitator responsible for several attacks against Afghan National Security Forces using improvised explosive devices. He is also suspected of commanding an IED emplacement cell based in the Sabari District and travels throughout Khowst and Paktika Provinces to conduct attacks against GIRoA forces and civilians.
ANSF, GIRoA and Coalition forces are making a concerted effort to disrupt insurgent activity throughout the country, according to Bowman.
As part of that effort, Afghan National Police in Shkin arrested three men Feb. 6 suspected of facilitating IED operations near the Pakistan border in the Bermel District of Paktika Province. Earlier that day, a local villager alerted the ANP officers of suspicious materials near a bridge in Kakkhel. Upon investigation, the officers found three IEDs consisting of a 107 mm rocket and an anti-tank mine. The munitions were covered by dirt and placed in the roadway near a family home.
Tonight was the first time I recall seeing presidential campaign commercials. Of course; they were Obama and Clinton ads.
Both of them centered around, "don't worry about being responsible for yourself, let us do it for you."
Mitt Romney 16%
John McCain 16%
Mike Huckabee 13%
Write-In 18%
Third Party 2%
Stay Home 4%
Any Democrat 27%
This week we drop Mitt Romney and "any Democrat". I will add Obama & Clinton.
Coalition Forces capture Special Groups commander, Iraqi Police assist
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces, with assistance from the Iraqi Police, captured a suspected Special Groups commander and detained one other suspect early Monday during operations in the Hillah area, south of Baghdad.
The targeted individual was reportedly in charge of Special Groups criminal elements in Wasit, Babil and Najaf provinces. He was allegedly involved in the coordination of Special Groups weapon shipments, and the planning of attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces. Reports also indicate he was an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual and the other suspected criminal without incident.
The Iraqi Police facilitated the operation by directing local Iraqi citizens away from the target area during the assault. Additionally, they conducted a follow-on investigation of the target area after the mission concluded.
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces advising, detained three suspected terrorists during separate raids Feb. 9.
In Balad, Iraqi and U.S. Special Forces detained two suspected members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq cell believed to be involved in multiple attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. According to intelligence reports, the terrorist cell is involved in mortar and sniper attacks as well as emplacing improvised explosive devices.
In Anah, near Rawah, Iraqi Police and U.S. Special Operations Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell member believed to be responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. According to intelligence reports, the suspect has been active in several insurgent groups, recently leading a 50-member terror cell. He is also allegedly involved in weapons cache emplacement in Rawah.
MND-B Soldiers capture suspected terrorist, high-value
BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, captured a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq leader in the Abu Ghuraib region of the Iraqi capitol Feb. 9.
This suspected AQI operator is believed to be a key facilitator of terrorist activities in southern Baghdad. He is the regiment’s number-one, high-value target and is being held for questioning.
It is believed the detention of the suspect will significantly contribute to the continually improving security situation in Abu Ghraib. Due to its proximity to major highways and northeast Baghdad, security and stability in Abu Ghraib is significant. Stability allows the economy and quality of life for local residents to improve and accelerates the improving security situation in the Iraqi capital.
Coalition targets al-Qaeda in Iraq networks in Mosul; one killed; 14 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 14 suspects yesterday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in northern Iraq.
North of Mosul yesterday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an associate of a senior foreign terrorist facilitator with connections to AQI senior leadership. The terrorist leader reportedly commands a group of foreign terrorists and suicide bombers who are responsible for the attack that resulted in the death of five Coalition Soldiers Jan. 28. The targeted individual is allegedly tied to several other terrorists closely associated with the leader, and is also involved in attacks against Coalition and Iraq forces in the region.
During the operation, the ground force observed two suspects maneuvering from the target building and directed them to stop their movement. The suspects did not comply and continued to maneuver toward the ground force. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged the two men, killing one and wounding the other. The wounded individual was subsequently detained, along with two other suspects, and transported to a military medical facility for further treatment.
In Mosul Monday, Coalition forces captured an alleged AQI cell leader believed to be involved in attacks against Coalition and Iraq forces and to be associated with numerous terrorist leaders operating in the region. The ground force detained four suspected terrorists in addition to the wanted individual.
On the east side of Mosul, Coalition forces detained an additional six suspects while targeting a foreign terrorist facilitator also responsible for coordinating attacks against Coalition and Iraq forces.
Two terrorists killed, seven detained as Coalition targets al-Qaeda networks
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained seven suspects yesterday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central Iraq.
Southeast of Samarra, near the Hamrin Mountains, yesterday, Coalition forces targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq explosives facilitator involved in the suicide bombing network in the Diyala River Valley. Coalition forces followed the suspect’s vehicle and fired multiple warning shots in an attempt to get him to stop, but he did not comply. An individual in the car was observed reaching for a weapon, and perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged. Upon impact, secondary explosions erupted from the vehicle indicating explosives were inside. The other passenger managed to exit the vehicle before the explosion and was armed with a machine gun. Coalition forces engaged the perceived threat, killing him. Once the area was secure, the ground force confirmed the driver was killed during the engagement, and they recovered several weapons, false documents and AQI-related materials on site.
The ground force also discovered three Iraqi civilians that were bedded down on the side of the road underneath a blanket near the area of the engagement. Two civilians were hit with stray fire during the course of operations, killing one and wounding another. The wounded individual was treated on site and transported to a military medical facility for further care.
North of Mahmudiya today, Coalition forces captured an alleged leader involved in the southern belt AQI network. The network is operating in a degraded state after recent successes of Coalition forces against its leadership and associates, to include the detention of a key facilitator Feb. 9, the deputy leader of the network Jan. 10, and three leaders killed during a Coalition forces airstrike Dec. 27. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained six suspected terrorists and found various protective gear, weapons and three military style assault vests on site.
The same guy who refuses to wear an American Flag pin because it's a "substitute for patriotism" and refuses to hold his hand over his heart during the National Anthem, allows staffers in his Houston office to display the Cuban Flag with a picture of communist Che Guevara emblazoned on it. All you Obama-maniacs, just keep voting for him, idiots.
h/t: LGF
***UPDATE 2/17/08 5:40PM***
Dear Pacbell users from the Los Angeles area,
Stop spamming the poll for Hillary Clinton. It's just really lame.
Operation Phantom Phoenix: Iraqi Army frees 2 kidnap victims, CF kills 3 AQI, detains 7
TIKRIT, Iraq – The Iraqi Army found two kidnap victims and Coalition Forces killed three al-Qaeda in Iraq operatives and detained seven suspected AQI during Operation Blackhawk Thrasher near Qubah, approximately four miles northeast of Zaganiyah, Iraq, Feb. 7. This is part of the countrywide Operation Phantom Phoenix.
During the joint operation, which involved the Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, Coalition Forces detained seven suspected AQI during village clearing operations. One AQI was killed by an Air Weapons Team and two more were killed in a firefight with CF in palm groves directly west of Qubah.
One hour after the firefight, Iraqi Army Soldiers discovered the two kidnapped victims approximately 1 km away in the same palm grove. CF officials believe the kidnappers fled the area and left the victims when they heard CF helicopters, and then were killed in the process of fleeing.
The victims had been kidnapped three days prior in Zaganiyah, and said they were beaten and tortured by their captors. The liberated prisoners identified the enemy killed in action as the people who had kidnapped and tortured them.
Coalition disrupts insurgent networks in central Iraq, four suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained four suspected terrorists, including a suspected Special Groups leader, during operations Friday and today to disrupt insurgent networks operating in central Iraq.
Information gained from previous operations led Coalition forces to conduct a precision engagement north of Baqouba Friday. During an operation Tuesday, Coalition forces identified a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device hidden in an orchard.
The location is reportedly associated with the al-Qaeda in Iraq suicide bombing network operating throughout the Diyala River Valley region. Coalition forces directed a precision airstrike on the vehicle, destroying it. Secondary explosions erupted following the strike, indicating explosive materials were inside.
Southwest of Mahmudiya today, Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists including an alleged associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader for the southern belt network. Reports indicate the suspect is actively engaged in terrorist operations and uses his position within the local police to navigate checkpoints and avoid being searched.
The network is operating in a degraded state after recent Coalition force success against its leadership, to include the detention of the network’s deputy leader Jan. 10 and the death of three additional leaders during an airstrike Dec. 27. Also, Coalition forces destroyed a cache of weapons and a vehicle found in the target area to prevent further use for terrorist activities.
Also Friday, during an operation east of Baghdad, Coalition forces captured an alleged Special Groups criminal element leader and detained one other suspected criminal.
Coalition disrupts assassination, hostage networks in northern Iraq; 11 suspects detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 11 suspected terrorists during operations today to disrupt insurgent networks operating in northern Iraq.
During a series of operations southeast of Bayji today, Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and detained three additional suspects. One of the wanted individuals is an alleged leader of an al-Qaeda in Iraq assassination group in Hawijah. The suspect is believed to be a close associate of several members of the AQI network operating in the Kirkuk province, including another wanted individual who was captured at a nearby location. The second suspect is reportedly a close associate of the AQI leader responsible for facilitating finances for terrorist operations within the Kirkuk network.
Northwest of Mosul today, Coalition forces captured an alleged senior level facilitator for northern Iraq AQI networks. Reports indicate the suspect holds routine terrorist meetings and maintains a weapons cache at his residence. Also, the suspect allegedly arranges for hostages to be held at local mosques while awaiting ransom. Five suspected terrorists were detained in addition to the wanted individual.
During the operation, the ground force also discovered an alleged hostage being held in the trunk of a vehicle in the target area. The individual is being questioned to determine the reason for his captivity.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained 10 suspects during operations Monday through Wednesday to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in Diyala province.
Intelligence from previous operations led Coalition forces to an area in Diyala where al-Qaeda in Iraq networks reportedly moved, seeking safe haven after successful Iraqi and Coalition operations pushed them out of the Muqdadiya area. Numerous reports indicate members of these networks are associated with al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders operating in Tikrit, Tarmiyah and Baghdad. The network is allegedly responsible for an increase in suicide attacks in the Diyala River Valley and the construction of house-borne improvised explosive devices, anti-aircraft activity and false checkpoints. The region also serves as a key logistics pipeline for terrorists, supplies and information.
During the multi-day operation Coalition forces discovered 13 HBIEDs and seven weapons caches, including 300 anti-aircraft rounds, and improvised explosive device-making materials, including 80 bottles of ammonium chloride, various bags of ammonium nitrate, sulfur and polyethylene, and jugs of homemade explosives.
Monday, Coalition forces received small-arms and sniper fire from several locations. The ground force returned fire in self-defense and called for supporting aircraft to engage, killing four terrorists. An Iraqi civilian was caught in the cross fire and wounded. The individual received immediate medical care before being evacuated to a military medical facility. Two suspected terrorists were detained by Coalition forces during Monday’s operations.
During the following two days, Coalition forces encountered 19 structures believed to be HBIEDs. Coalition forces safely destroyed the buildings through a series of kinetic airstrikes with numerous secondary explosions confirming the presence of HBIEDs. The ground force detained an additional eight suspected terrorists during the multi-day operation.
Ninewa Special Weapons and Tactics team detains 4 insurgents
BALAD, Iraq – The Ninewa Special Weapons and Tactics team, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained four known insurgents in an operation in the village of Al Athba Feb. 8.
The four insurgents are believed to be part of an improvised explosive device cell responsible for IED attacks along Main Supply Route Tampa against both Iraqi and Coalition Forces. The cell is believed to be responsible for an attack that killed a U.S. Soldier in January.
Six other individuals are being held for further questioning.
During the operation, the assault force saw three men maneuver on top of a roof near the target objective. An Iraqi sniper killed one individual after seeing him point a weapon at ground forces.
Iraqi Security Force, SOF detain 4 terror suspects in separate operations
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Forces advising, detained four suspected terrorists during three separate raids Feb. 7.
In Baghdad, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected Al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist believed to be involved in emplacing improvised explosive devices and conducting attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.
In a separate Baghdad raid, Iraqi SOF detained a suspected terrorist suspected of weapons smuggling and multiple attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.
Near the city of Ramadi, Iraqi Police and U.S. SOF detained two suspected members of a terrorist financing cell. According to intelligence reports, the terror cell is also involved in providing supplies and safe houses for terrorists.
New ‘Sons of Iraq’ lead CF to AQI hideout
BAQUBAH, Iraq – Newly registered “Sons of Iraq” led Coalition Forces to an al-Qaeda in Iraq safe house, Feb. 8.
This tip resulted in the death of six enemy insurgents east of al-Mansuriyah, Iraq.
Soldiers from Troop F, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment were registering new Sons of Iraq when the local sheik informed the Soldiers where an AQI cell was hiding.
The AQI fired on the Soldiers with small arms and rocket propelled grenades. The Soldiers returned fire, immediately killing one armed combatant. An air weapons team completed the engagement -- killing five more armed insurgents.
One insurgent was also detained. There were no Coalition casualties.
Joint patrol arrests six, find munitions
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division -- Baghdad Soldiers arrested six suspected extremists and seized munitions in support of Operation Phantom Phoenix in the Rashid District of the Iraqi capital, Feb. 8.
During an early morning joint patrol in northwest Rashid, Iraqi soliders from 1st Infantry Division, and 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 11th Iraqi Army Division as well as Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, detained six men believed to be connected to Al Qaeda.
The six alleged extremists, suspected of murders, intimidation of Iraqi citizens and attacks on Coalition Forces, were taken to a Coalition Detention Facility for questioning.
Later, Soldiers of Company D, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, found the munitions during a patrol in southeastern Rashid.
Explosive ordnance disposal personnel detonated five 60mm mortar rounds, 13 rocket-propelled grenades and four RPG boosters with detonation cord at a Coalition base in southern Baghdad.
ANP find IEDs, capture IED cell facilitators in Paktika province
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Police from Shkin, assisted by Coalition forces, arrested three men suspected of facilitating improvised explosive device operations near the Pakistan border in the Bermel District of Paktika Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 6. Shkin ANP also discovered three IEDs on a frequently traveled road near the village of Kakakhel on the same day.
The ANP officers were conducting a night patrol in the district when they spotted a vehicle moving slowly. Officers stopped the vehicle and questioned the men inside. ANP officers noticed that the occupants seemed extremely nervous, so they decided to search the vehicle. Officers found two rocket-propelled grenades, two mortars and blasting caps concealed in hidden compartments.
A local villager alerted Shkin ANP officers of suspicious materials near a bridge in Kakakhel. The officers found three IEDs, each consisting of a 107 mm rocket and an anti-tank mine. The munitions were covered by dirt and placed in the roadway near a family home. ANP officers inspected and determined the devices were set to explode and could have killed anyone passing along that portion of the roadway.
ANP officers evacuated residents living near the IED, and then destroyed the device, making the roadway safe for travelers in the area.
