Here is another Iraqi sending word of progress being made in Baghdad (IraqPundit). You have to read through some warranted chastising of the New York Times, first, but here is just a piece of his report on the situation in Baghdad, today.
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I spoke to an aunt in Baghdad the other day. She and her husband live in a mixed area that locals call "The Judges' Neighborhood." They and their neighbors have seen a lot of terrible violence, and have experienced far more than their share of fear.
I've talked with this aunt frequently, and while she's always tried to sound as if she and her husband will be just fine, this recent call was different. This time, she had palpable optimism in her voice. For the first time in a long, long time, she told me, she and the people around her feel that things might turn out okay after all.
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Progress- today (3/6) 120 Iraqi pilgrims have been killed. that is in addition to 24 other Iraqis killed today in Bagdad alsonne.
Factor in the 9 GI's also killed today & it turns out to be one the the worst daysof the "regime change" war
because, after all, that is what this is all about
Anonymous,
Thank you for continuing to frequent the Geoffosphere. I enjoy your participation.
Yes, there is still violence in Iraq. My posts are to show that there is more than just murder happening in Iraq. I want you and others to see that there is more to the situation in Iraq than the headlines on Yahoo News.
And for the record, The current military action is to "secure Baghdad in order to allow a safe haven for the government to function. The functioning government can fight the lawless, murdering gangs. The mass murder that occured today did not happen in Baghdad. Baghdad has been significantly more peaceful since before the security operation began. Sadr has fled to Iraq. His army is not resisting the security measures. My "Progress" quote highlight these facts.
Please continue to visit and participate. With our exchanges, we are both learning and hopefully bystanders are also.
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