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    The document summarizes the withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Fallujah and the establishment of an Iraqi security force to patrol the city instead. It argues that this represents an admission of defeat by the U.S., as the insurgents were able to withstand the month-long siege and pressure. It questions whether the hastily assembled Iraqi force will be able to confront the insurgents, suggesting their victory will encourage them to try taking over other Iraqi cities as well.

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    The document summarizes the withdrawal of U.S. Marines from Fallujah and the establishment of an Iraqi security force to patrol the city instead. It argues that this represents an admission of defeat by the U.S., as the insurgents were able to withstand the month-long siege and pressure. It questions whether the hastily assembled Iraqi force will be able to confront the insurgents, suggesting their victory will encourage them to try taking over other Iraqi cities as well.

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    TABOO OPINIONS #7

    By Richard E. Geis
    rerwingeis@cs.com
    Copyright 2004 by Richard E. Geis
    For Adults Only!

    4-30-04 What does the quote below tell you?


    FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) - Iraqi security forces took over positions from withdrawing
    U.S. Marines on Friday, and a U.S. official said an agreement had been reached to
    allow an Iraqi security force to patrol the city and end the monthlong siege.

    It tells me that after a month of huffing and puffing and threats, the
    American administration has caved in, demonstrated a lack of nerve,
    and is admitting that the insurgents have won the battle of Fallujah.
    We have been defeated. Because we were and are unwilling to pay
    the price of winning. That price is increased American casualties,
    increased Iraqi non-combatant casualties, Iraqi outrage, and
    worldwide bad press.
    So now the insurgents are able to come and go into and out of the
    city, bring in reinforcements and re-supply
    And do you believe a hastily created Iraqi security force comprised
    of 1100 former Iraqi army soldiers, commanded by a former Iraqi
    army general [under the command of an American general] will be
    willing and able to go up against those fighters who stood off
    thousands of U.S. Marines for a month?
    No. The insurgents won. And their victory tells them and others
    they can take over other Iraq cities---and win!
    Thats the bottom line truth of the matter.
    Now its just a matter of putting the best face possible on the situation
    by lies, propaganda and denial and finding a good excuse for leaving.
    END TABOO OPINION #7

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