http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspxBy Jane Arraf, NBC News Correspondent If the new security plan in Baghdad works, it will work street by street. On some streets in the Dora neighborhood Thursday, American and Iraqi soldiers took the first steps to try to reverse the slide of a cityen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57706Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:55:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57706Sean, Torrington CTMore of the same. If only the Bush Administration had read up on the history of the region. Then, perhaps, they would have realized that their half-baked plan was doomed to fail. Oh well, I won $100 bucks in a pool because I predicted the US army would remain in Iraq in force till 2007. Everyone else believed Bush, so I won! Guess this war isn't all bad if one can turn a profit eh? Uh-oh...I'm starting to sound like the Bush Administration!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57736Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:55:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57736Lisa McNeil, Alpharetta, GeorgiaJane, If there is any hope of peace in this region it has to start with the leader who has the most influence over a large amount of followers. Cooperation from Al-Sadr to go along with this security plan would be a big help to US forces and to the innocent civilians who have endured so much violence. This cleric has infuenced so many young men in the wrong direction in their lives that maybe now this change in thought process will convince them to stop all the killing and follow a more positive path in life. If this plan can continue in a positive direction then each religion can worship in peace instead of under a threat of violence. Peace can be attained if everyone works hard and believes it can be done. Securing Baghdad one street at a time and one day at a time. This can be done and everyone will be better for it. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57790Fri, 16 Feb 2007 01:14:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57790Mike,Charlotte,NCviolence will not stop As long as there is American in Iraq. violence will sees when the shea and sunni come to understand will be no winner from this conflecthttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57835Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:31:57 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57835OsamaBinHidingThis is a civil war. Securing a city in a nation is like securing a piece of grass on a 30 acre farm. It will not stop the civil war at all. We went in, destroyed the infastructure, told every group to fend for themselves and look after their own interests, and now can't figure out why they are. If America was occupied by a foreign military, and Americans fought back, would the war be over because the invaders secured New York city? Nope. Regardless what anyone says, we need to withdraw. Yes it is going to be messy but if we stay it will be worse for Iraqis. Just one more target to shoot at. Terrorists will leave, because we aren't there. Iraqis will have no choice but to decide their own fate, and hopefully in the coming decades not decide to inflict the pain and suffering back on the US that we have inflicted on them. There is no win in the situation this government has put our military in. We can "blow 'em up real good" for decades, and it will not stop what we created.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57836Fri, 16 Feb 2007 02:35:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57836Michael Ray Thompson, Las Vegas, NevadaAl Sadr should be commended for his dedication to democracy. America should have the courage to go to his defense, also. It is unfair for the U.S. to go to bat for the blacks in South Africa and then abandon the people of Cuba. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57857Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:29:08 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57857OsamaBinHiding, Washington, DCSo if a foreign invader on US soil secured New York city, the war would be over? Political KoolAid must be in large supply. It's a civil war. It now does not matter if we are there or not. The only thing we are doing is increasing innocent deaths. We leave, and any supposed insurgents have no reason to be there anymore. This is now Iraqis fighting Iraqis for what's left of the oil pie. We can only hope that the average every day Iraqi does not attempt revenge on the American people like we have done to them all in the name of the flag.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57890Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:26:44 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57890Martin monks Look, we advertised the surge on TV radio in the paper so what does it mean. I'll tell you, if some one told me that they were about to bring more forces to bear down on my activities. I think my plan would be to lay low leave town maybe get arrested and stay in a nice safe jail cell. NOT in Bagdad. Securing what? These forces have no enemy to fight only doors of privite home to kick in and motorist to harass. This only does the insurgence good. Their tactics are long term. bleed our pocket book. which are about bleed out. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57953Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:07:10 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57953Dave Adams,Battle Creek,MISecurity in Baghdad only means an increase in Mahdi army and insurgent activity in other parts of the country,providing a warning two months ago has allowed terrorists to hide weapons and or leave the Baghdad area.Increases in their activity such as the use of IEDs and EFPs in other parts of the country is proof of this,we are still going to lose soldiers in other parts of Iraq and when all is said and done,and the big push in Baghdad is over,things will go right back to where they were,this country is unstable,a large number of Iraqi's don't want US forces here,and the Iraqi govt is weak and corrupt and incapable of dealing with the civil war that is ongoing in this country,thats right,civil war,to call it anything else is a lie.There comes a time when we must realize that serious mistakes were made at the beginning of this war,poor intelligence,failure to correctly predict the resistance we would face while trying to install a democratic govt,backing the wrong candidate,corruption in both the Iraqi and US efforts to rebuild,the unwillingness of many Iraqis to convert to a democratic form of govt ie:police and armed forces and finally the rush to get to Baghdad bypassed many areas which contained weapons caches which are now being used by the insurgents and militias to maime and kill coalition forces.Saddam needed to be removed from power,but the plan to handle the aftermath was totally lacking in realism.Our military personnel have distinguished themselves and their country,I support our troops without question,I work with them daily and rely on them to get me to my work sites and back safely,which they do with bravery and professionalism but it is time to stop throwing lives away on a country that will always be at war with itself.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57960Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:48:16 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57960Johann Van Beest, Arlington, TXAl-Sadr, his army and other Sunni perpetrators of horrific acts, have already left the "hotzone" that is now Baghdad. As the US and Iraqi forces move in they will meet little resistance. Their foes have withdrawn to fight another day in a different city and at a different time. The Arab mentality does not count time as a hindrance. Unidentifiable as they are, the fighters meld back into society, only to emerge another day. Our attempt to create a safe Bagdad is a best a temporary achievement. The provinces will suffer as a diaspora of fighters infiltrate new cities and towns. The US should perhaps consider the methodology used by Britain in the Boer War (1899-1902).http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57970Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:35:35 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57970Toby Hill, The Real AmericaIt never ceases to amaze me the number of people who actually want to see our troops fail and are willing to criticize anything that could help them succeed. There's just no pleasing know-it-all libs.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57975Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:59:54 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57975Larry Alberta CanadaWell, only way is to take an area, then keep it and I'm just wondering why they give 2 weeks to produce title to a house - either they got it or they don't....and in any case - it's what they should have been doing a long time ago, same for the border - insteadof allowing Iran to smuggle weapons in - just close it indefinately - after all, money's not aproblem according to the news - millons wasted on fake contracts and work never done - imagine - Halliburon a USA company involved ? you gotta wonder? Cheney once owned it - there's a connection isn't there and no one is answerable or responsible.... if it wasn't for sillyness - maybe common sense would have a chance.....http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57976Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:04:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57976asad alamiriJane, first of all, I want to thank you for your excellent journalistic efforts in Iraq. However, I have read the arbic version of the "Baghdad security plan", or "Plan of imposing law in Iraq". In the plan which has been started on 13th February 2007, forces belonging to Iraqi MOI, Iraqi MOD, and the MNF are fighting against terrorists and outlaws in Baghdadg city and suburbs. The original plan did not mention anything about Mahdi Army, Shiites who kill Sunnis, or Muqtada Alsadir. Ironically, everything you mentioned in your report was not referred to in the plan. On the other hand, nothing from what was written in the plan has drawn your attention! I think either the published Arabic version was made up by the Iraqi Government for the internal consumption , or what you're reporting here about the Baghdad security plan is absolutely irrelevant. Besides, you mentioned the "Mahdi army" more than once, but never refered to idioms such as "Al-Qaida", "Abu Ayoub Almasry", or even "Terrorism"!.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57983Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:11:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57983Timothy Brown, Ft Knox, KY The security plan crackdown is a positive effort, however, it is only as good as the confidence the Iraqis have in the Police force and Iraqi Army to protect them instead of the militias. The security challenge is that Shiites and Sunis trust their militias as opposed to Iraqi Police which has been heavily infiltrated with militia elements. The Maliki government must build institutions in that people have confidence in and will be able to trust. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57995Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:40:19 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57995James Young, Rockledge, FLVery nicely done Jane, something I am curious about however is what exactly do these thousands of militants do when and if peace is reached? Does Iraq have the employment infrastructure to support these masses of people putting down their guns and picking up their shovels and pens? Many of these people flock to the conflicts in the middle east, that is all they know and all they have ever done. Unless a plan is in place to provide suitable employment opportunities that give these people the opportunity to provide for themsleves and their families in a productive manner, then we will end up in the same place we are at now, just fighting over something different.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57996Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:41:09 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57996John Afric, MIEver thought how many insurgents America would be having if sadam's iraq had invaded and occupied USA on some concoted pretext to rid this country of figments of their imaginations .I guess they will be heroes fighting occupation. What makes guys there different...its the occupier defining them and not them defining who they are. Think about it...patriotism doesn't come any different. Until people realize this to quote J Kerry "you will be stuck in Iraq"http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#57998Fri, 16 Feb 2007 13:47:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:57998clyde keene, Bourbon,MOThe people of the US should stand behind our Troops and President in this effort and not back down. It is upsetting to know that there were more murders in New York and Philidepha in the same time frame than troops killed in Iraq, and nothing is being done about that.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58011Fri, 16 Feb 2007 14:03:58 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58011rectalfurydotcomThis war is like sticking your finger in a dyke to stop a leak. Unfortunatley there are to many leaks and not enough fingers. Bush Jr. makes Richard Nixon look like a saint! Money, 8 billions dollars of our tax payers money gone,Poof! Where did it go the United States Government cant tell us. The qoute was "its a warzone, we dont know. Is it me or do any of you, find that a tad bit disturbing? Oh, well another instalment of the Bush Doctrine and the downward spiral of Dumbnesshttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58044Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:07:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58044aaron Johnson, IndianaIt's pretty obvious that those who long for more U.S. Troops in Iraq are living carefree in the west. I'm sure they have never had a son or daughter sent to them in a body bag. That would sure change there tone abit. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58140Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:44:41 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58140drew, Atlanta GA. USA!!!Most Americans have little resolve. We must stand strong and finish what we have started. We have to remember that it took this great county longer to ratify a conststution that it took the Iraqi people. We are doing what is good for the US in the long run. All good thing take time and effort to complete. The US congress should shut up and support the troops and the President. The people and thoes that are in our government should grow a backbone and be proud of what we are doing in the middle east. Yes we have had over 3000 soldiers killed but we also had over 3000 innocent americans killed on our soil. We as a county should stand shoulder to shoulder with our troops and President insted of standing against.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58143Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:45:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58143Mike, Madison, WIJane, If you have the chance and you read this, I was wondering if you think the "death squad" killings have gone down lately. I see this morning reports of less bodies found in the morgue, but it seems that the last few weeks I have read less about (Shiite?) death squad assassinations and more exclusively about (Sunni?) suicide bombings. I also read a story a few months back I thought that suggested that al-Sadr does not have as much power over the Mahdi army as everyone says, and yet every day he is described in stories as if he is. Any thoughts on this? Thanks, Mike from Wisconsinhttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58168Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:15:11 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58168Rick Henson Elk River Mn.Iraq is like playing the lottery, the more #s you have to pick the harder it is to win. Take Israel and the Palestinians for example [ 2 balls plus outside influnces ] to get, Iraq [ 3 balls and you get the idea. We've been waiting to get the first jackpot since at least 1949. Most people never win the jackpot , are we willing to keep buying tickets? I'm not, we need that money for to many things at home.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58182Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:23:45 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58182Billy Smith, Detroit, MIFirst off, let me say that there is no one that wants to see our troops fail. I feel we support our troops 100%. The problem is, if Bush ordered our troops to jump off a cliff, and they are jumping off and killing themselves, taking a stand and saying this is wrong is not an act of not supporting our troops. It is simply stating that the one that is calling out the orders is an idiot and does not know what he is doing. Making statements against Bush and his plan has nothing to do with the support of our troops. Our soldiers in the military are the best bar none, the problem is you have an idiot as commander-in-chief and our soldiers are following orders.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58192Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:35:17 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58192GimmeABreak, Washington DCEnough already with the "if you don't support the war, you don't support the troops", we all know that's bull. Just a few days ago, in one of Richard Engels' reports, one of the American soldiers he was embedded with said that this is a Civil War, maybe we should just let them fight it out and help when it's over. Many of the soldiers felt it was time for this war to end and were disappointed that the elected officials in Washington don't seem to want to put together conditions for a timetable. Furthermore, if a solder is as tough, strong and able as they should be and I think they are,it wouldn't matter to them what anyone says. I think most of them are able to rise above what others think and do what they need to do. So to sum it up, I don't now, nor have I ever supported this illegal war, I do support our troops and I want them to come home now and I will not change my opinion because some paranoid nutjob tries to convince me that if "we don't fight them there, they will follow us over here." http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58212Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:09:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58212Russell Berwick This is a new kind of war that we are just beginning to learn how to fight. Why don’t all of the critics cut our guys a little slack and give this new direction a chance? Maybe when they say a new direction they only mean retreat. I think we owe our fine troops at least that. I wish all of these critics would stop trying to be apologist for our enemies and back or guys a little. Just try listening to or troops sometime. They can’t understand why so many at home are so afraid when they are the one sticking there necks out trying to do the right thing. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58218Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:16:18 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58218Bohdan Jan Szejner, Rome, ItalyThe fair allocation of oil resources to all parties should be implemented within two weeks! For producing of property titles three days would have been enough! President al-Maliki must be put pressure upon, to convoke an emergy session of Parliament to delineate once and for all the autonomous zones where each party could move into. The fair oil deal could do more to end the sectarian violence that the Marines!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58236Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:36:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58236Dave, TnSo if a foreign invader on US soil secured New York city, the war would be over? That's pretty much happened already :-)http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58248Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:53:13 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58248Ted, Knoxville, TNAaron, been there and got the t-shirt as a Army Combat Enigneer. I still back the President and this plan. As Drew just said, it's up to us to fix this.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58298Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:53:00 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58298Tim"The West" isn't the only indangered species on our planet. If you look at history, muslim arabs have a always been violent. Their own religion was born out of violence. If they don't have "The West" to fight, then they'll fight and kill themselves. Iraq is a perfect example. Extreemist muslim arabs have struck every single continent on the face of the earth with terrorism as well as most countries. They don't get along with outsiders and they don't get along with eachother. Honestly, what can be done for them? If they don't help themselves then no one else will ever be able to help them. So, anything we[USA] do will not solve the problem. I'm sad to say that this situation is only getting worse and may never ever get any better no matter what we do.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58360Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:45:33 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58360jeremiah erie pennsalvaniajane i was wondering what your take on the war do you think that we have a chance of winning with the soldiers that are being sent out? http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58369Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:49:55 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58369L.Kuran, New JerseyThis may be the calm before the storm. Many of these fighters may just be sitting back waiting until the U.S. starts withdrawl. In a country that needs so much work to be done on its infrastructure, why don't they start a program like Roosevelt did to build up the roads, parks, etc. I would think that giving most of these people work, with the chance to make a difference and a living to support their families would go a long way. They also have a potential huge revenue from their oil production to fund many of these building programs. While this would solve many of the issues it would still not solve the religious differences between the groups.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58446Fri, 16 Feb 2007 21:48:27 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58446OsamaBinHiding, Washington, DCWow. What a coincidence. Bush states firmly that Iran is in big trouble for supposedly dealing arms to Iraq, and astonishingly, bombs go off in Iran! What are the odds? Anyone else sense that once again good old Uncle Sam is interfering with Iran's politics? Have we not learned from the last three or four times we've interfered in this country?http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58505Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:49:42 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58505SmithIt amazes me how quickly a nation forgets the hard work and sacrifices it took to even stand on its own. We are a new nation and there is no other nation like it. We have, for the most part, an understanding that there is more good to be had by working with each other that separately. For Iraq so much has to be learned to even reach that level. I am an American born/raised here. Due to an abusive/controling life I have only gained my freedom by the assistance of the police force and democratic laws we have here..I can fully understand the confusion and sheer terror these people feel in their unaccustomed freedom. If I could qualify physically I would go to be with them. I ask one thing can we soon have satalite TV to meet with these people so they may know us without the press or politics they have representing us now. Fear is hell and it takes time and patience before one reaches the trust to realize they have been freed. Iraq was never liberated, as liberation is only accomplished if you have known freedom and lost it. And to gain freedom is never cheap but I for one will never sacrifice my freedom to anyone again. Hang in there Iraqi people you are a great nation and a new nation just getting your footing, it will be a firmer ground in the future. I too was one who lived your fear and there is so much good to come if you just hang in there. God bless Bush and our troops I have so much pride in what you are doing and God bless the sacrifices of the Iraqi people!http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58557Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:02:56 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58557iknowbetterApparently this administration had only political appointee generals pretending to lead in Iraq, these guys have all forgotten the basics of guerillia warfare.---- Hide or run when the enemy is strong and strike where he is weak. Frankly if i were a resistance fighter in Baghdad (and i am NOT), I would have plenty of warning to pull out my more vulnerable elements BEFORE this "Bush offencive" and place them to do trouble elsewhere. I would use small forces to take advantage of US troops mistakes and (encourage more ) and make them even more paranoid of the general population then they are now. Lets cut out the "support the troops" political rubbish people. It get old and covers up the fact that our troops suck bigtime. Each slaughter of civilians and report of torture and our stupidly killing entire families at checkpoints, only generates more resistance fighters in Iraq and encourages more from neighboring arab countries to enter Iraq. We need to retrain our own troops and sack the generals we have now. Replace them with real generals. By the way --- getting rid of the idiot that created this war in the first place will go far toward ending it. Bush is too darn stupid to know what he is doing, time for a radical change. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58567Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:14:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58567Alex, Ontario, CA.Just withdraw all the troops from Iraq. How difficult is it to do that? This civil war will not stop until the people unite. US troops will not unite anything. The best thing to do is to withdraw. More bloodshed is going to occur with US presence in the Middle-East. When will the United States, Israel, and United Kingdom come to realize that war is not the answer. Do Americans love war or something? I dont care if you are liberal or conservative. More than 95% of democrats and republicans are corrupt, pedophiles, and or making really large profits from this war. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58589Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:35:51 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58589Sam McGuire AFB NJThere are so many of you saying that we shouldn't be in Iraq. what do you want us to do just pull out and let the whole area go back to what it was and say who cares about all the Americans and others that have died they dont matter. I have had many many friends goto Iraq my brother spent a year there and i am going im august. i have yet to meet someone who says that we are making progress in Iraq that has been there. The media doesnt tell you hey we built some schools today. all they tell you is today 4 Americans were killed. How many insurgents have we killed? do any of you have a number? if so please post it so that people can see that we are actually making progess and quit bashing the people who make your life possible instead of living in fear everyday.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58648Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:02:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58648sharon vernon ctTHIS WAR TO LONG BRING OUR MEN HOME TO MUCH KILLINGS,are YOU GOING TO Wait UNTIL War war 3 happens for god sakes makes me sick end this war and safe our boys from dieing. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58680Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:46:04 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58680J. LifrieriWhat is going on in America? Lets get the job done. Whatever it takes.Support our president. We need to show those planes flying into those buildings ever day on tv WAKE UP AMERICA ... Be proud to be America... Fly the flag up high. High enough so the whole world can see http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58830Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:28:26 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58830Carl SwansonJane, as I read through the comments related to your report, I become frustrated with those that just don't get it. America needs to be strong,supportive and have the conviction to see this war through. President Bush has my vote. He knows the stakes. I wish more of your readers would take the time to study this situation and for starters, see the documentary "Obsession." http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#58999Sat, 17 Feb 2007 18:39:50 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:58999Dave, MOReports are that troops are meeting little resistance. Is any wonder why? They made their intentions public and the militants scattered like rats...... They'll be back. Don't share this stuff with the world. What happened to the element of surprize? Think of the missed opportunities to find huge caches of weapons and militant leaders. http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#59039Sat, 17 Feb 2007 20:08:34 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:59039ARNGPeople defending the insurgents while not supporting our troops and bashing our president make me sick. Is this the America I'm defending? Maybe when my military obligation is over instead of re-enlisting I'll join the French Foreign Legion and you can vote Jane Fonda in as president!! Osama was right when he said America has no stomach for war. When the next terrorist attack happens you can all hold hands sing khum buy ya and think happy thoughts.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#59674Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:25:46 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:59674Crystal Clear, TacomaJane, Isn't it great so many people know everything about what they talk about? Belittle the President and one is belittling the troops.http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#59844Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:36:43 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:59844francis rodrigues Lisbon PortugalI think violence between shea and sunnis begans with the death of Muhammed, the "Prophet";now, it is very difficult to end it,but all of us, in Occident, must support the U.S.troopshttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#59845Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:37:29 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:59845francis rodrigues Lisbon PortugalI think violence between shea and sunnis begans with the death of Muhammed, the "Prophet";now, it is very difficult to end it,but all of us, in Occident, must support the U.S.troopshttp://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/02/15/57651.aspx#60162Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:01:01 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:60162Raymond HernandezThough I am conservative, I appreciate the liberals for increasing the urgency to finish the job at hand in Iraq.