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mudvillegazette.com - 3/12/2009
Anbar Rising
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Continuing our sixth anniversary review - this post from early October, 2006 was a compilation and examination of events largely ignored (or simply reported as discrete acts of more or less random violence) at the time in Western media. Many would ultimately come to regard the "Awakening" ...
Dramatic Advances Sweep Iraq, Boosting Support for Democracy
abcnews.go.com - 3/16/2009
Dramatic Advances Sweep Iraq, Boosting Support for Democracy
— abcnews.go.com — Dramatic advances in public attitudes are sweeping Iraq, with declining violence, rising economic well-being and improved services lifting optimism, fueling confidence in public institutions and bolstering support for democracy. The gains in the ... (more) Dramatic Advances Sweep Iraq, Boosting Support for Democracy

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michaelyon-online.com - 3/10/2009
The Pathetic Afghan Army & Will Obama Fumble Iraq?
— michaelyon-online.com — The Pathetic Afghan Army & Will Obama Fumble Iraq? 11 March 2009 The disconnect between reporting and reality on Iraq was dramatic during 2005. Media stories about the incompetence and hopelessness of the Iraqi army and police were like the soup ... (more) The Pathetic Afghan Army & Will Obama Fumble Iraq?

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transcripts.cnn.com - 3/11/2009
CNN: Transcripts - 'THE SITUATION ROOM'
— transcripts.cnn.com — Beginning of Iraq War's End; More College; Curing Cancer; Plane Crash in Netherlands; President Aims to Change History Aired February 25, 2009 - 17:00 ET THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. WOLF ... (more) CNN: Transcripts - 'THE SITUATION ROOM'

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Mudville Gazette: Anbar Rising
Victory Caucus -- All Content — Continuing our sixth anniversary review - this post from early October, 2006 was a compilation and examination of events largely ignored (or simply reported as discrete acts of more or less random violence) at the time in Western media. Many would ultimately come to regard the Awakening movement introduced here as the crucial factor in any subsequent reduction in violence in Iraq - but that argument would only be made after the surge of American forces enabled its spread beyond... read ...

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