Change… Nearly Twice as Many US Military Deaths in Afghanistan in 2009 As in 2008
Posted by Jim Hoft on Sunday, January 3, 2010, 11:06 AM
A good solid B+
Twice as many US service members were killed in Afghanistan in 2008 than in the previous year.
(ICasualties)
We know… It’s Bush’s fault.
Nearly twice as many US service members were killed in Afghanistan in 2009 than in 2008.
ABC News reported:
Eight years after the war began, 2009 was the deadliest year for U.S. service members fighting in Afghanistan and the first time American casualties there exceeded the number in Iraq, Pentagon records show.
More than 312 American soldiers died in Afghanistan last year — nearly twice as many as in 2008. In Iraq, only 150 Americans lost their lives, half as many as the year before.
December 2009 was also the first month since the U.S.-led war in Iraq began in March 2003 without a U.S. combat death. The three U.S. casualties in Iraq in December were the result of non-combat related incidents.
Military officials and analysts predict the trend will continue into 2010.
It’s really no surprise then that belief that the bad guys are winning the War on Terror is now at its highest level in over two years.
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Kenny Solomon commented:
Why is this news ?
My golf game should be news, not this trivial thing that’s all Bush’s fault anyway.
I have to get back to the shaved-ice shop.
Sincerely,
The Kenya……. er…… The President in Hawaii.
maverick muse commented:
The al Qaeda terrorist Christmas Detroit airline underwear-bomber predated the CIA Afghan bombing incident by 5 days. I do not understand why a CIA base in Afghanistan would NOT search/frisk non-US non-CIA personnel entering the premises. Was the base ordered to not frisk the “potential informant” or were the CIA personnel simply incompetent to not have searched the bomber before granting him access to the premises, to successfully kill so many too easily?
Bring in the trained dogs–proving more reliably perceptive than trained CIA agents in guarding and in self defense against threatening invaders, explosives and drugs.
TrickyDick commented:
The Taliban says kudos to the Obamorons new rules of engagement.
http://www.wired.com/magazine/2009/12/ff_end_air_war/
GLenn Beck For Prez commented:
You are an incredible wit Kenny (sarcasm). Muse he wasn’t a “potential informant” he was a guy they had been working with who also had been working with the TB.
I’m against the Presidents escalation. But tell me this Jim Mr. Foreign Policy expert how when there is an escalation in numbers plus a change in strategy are the deaths not going to increase. Nobody is going to blame Bush for the increase. You can blame him for dragging us into it in the first place and then dragging it out the way he did. It should all be over with at this point. Kabul should be back to the days when Benazir Bhutto would visit just to party. Jim has President Obama ever done something you agree with? Comment on something you have knowledge on, maybe scripture. Your commentary is an insult to people like me who are sitting in Kabul.
Old One commented:
But B+ Odumber told us after his apologies for the evil US and csapitalist imperialism, his bows, and groveling to the islamofascists everyone loved us and would lay down their arms. Certainly the religion of peace and tolerance that the libtards tell us Islam is will melt their bombs into underwear! Not . Appeasers are always clueless and bring us horror and death for millions and this time billions.
Sanmon commented:
Jim Hoft,
This is the first time I did not like the way you framed the issue. Ill stand behind Gen. Stanley McChrystal and Gen. David Petraeus any day of the week. They are executing their plan with the orders that our Commander in Chief laid out for them.
This is not about numbers it is about tactics our Generals are executing. Yes our President needs to work on laying out the strategic mission better. But please reconsider the way you frame this.
Dell commented:
TrickyDick hit the nail quite squarely on the head!
Most don’t know about the HUGE changes in the O’Bomber rules of engagement, but suffice to say they’ve literally handcuffed our troops and endangered every single one of them.
We have – under O’Bomber’s dictate – become a totally reactionary military. Our troops have so many hurdles to clear before they can take action, it’s impossible for the numbers NOT to skyrocket in 2010 and/or beyond.
If this trend isn’t reversed, our men and women in Afghanistan (and elsewhere!) become sitting ducks.
Just more of the “Change We Need Now”.
GLenn Beck For Prez commented:
TrickyDick must not have read the article he has linked to. This is all part of Patreus’ doctrine. Notice it makes mention of the nasty tactics used in Fallujah in 04, that went well didn’t it.
Sanmon commented:
Also you have a major TYPO.
Twice as many US service members were killed in Afghanistan in 2008 than in the previous year.
It should read 2009
jainphx commented:
Hey Sanmon- why not start your own blog, you seem to know soooo much, and can even point out errors. My aren’t you just the bees knees. Stick around, I want you to explain why Obama’s presidency is crashing in flame, and why he thinks war is a game.
Sanmon commented:
jainphx,
Please you have talking points, please expand on your agenda:
“explain why Obama’s presidency is crashing in flame, and why he thinks war is a game.”
I’ll stick with the issue Jim Hoft raised but if you want to derail this thread like a troll, go ahead.
Chisum commented:
Your commentary is an insult to people like me who are sitting in Kabul.
Kabul. Riiight.
spayandneuter commented:
Bumper Stickers Seen on U.S.-Made Trucks at a U.S. Military Base December 30, 2009
“Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism and Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything.”
” U.S. Marines, Certified Counselors to the 72
Virgins Dating Club.”
“Water-boarding is Out, So Kill Them All!”
“Interrogators can’t water-board dead guys”
“U.S. Marines – Travel Agents To Allah”
“Stop Global Whining”
“When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine”
“The Marine Corps – When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Destroyed Overnight”
“Death Smiles At Everyone – Marines Smile Back”
“Marine Sniper – You can run, but you’ll just die
tired!”
“What Do I Feel When I Kill A Terrorist? Some Recoil”
“Marines – Providing Enemies of America an Opportunity To Die For their Country Since 1775″
“Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who
Threatens It”
“Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon”
“It’s God’s Job to Forgive Bin Laden – It’s Our Job To Arrange The Meeting”
“Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Vulgar Brawl”
“U.S. Marines: We Make Your Landing Easier “One Shot, Twelve Kills
“U.S. Naval Gun Fire Support”
“Do Draft-Dodgeing Scum Have Reunions? If So, What Do They Talk About?”
“My Kid Fought In Iraq So Your Kid Can Party In College”
“Machine Gunners – Accuracy By Volume”
“A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy – Blessed Be The Peacemakers”
“If You Can Read This, Thank A Teacher. If You Can Read It In English, Thank A Veteran”
“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don’t have that problem.” …Ronald Reagan
And still my favorite, seen on a Texas Marine’s
pickup truck at Camp Perry,Ohio this year was:
“Okay, Joke’s Over. Bring Back the U.S. Constitution!”
And to all who have served and are serving, Thanks and Welcome Home!
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jainphx commented:
Isn’t that amazing a troll calling others trolls.
spayandneuter commented:
“Bring in the trained dogs”
Also a few links for adoption for the dogs going into retirement after serving to keep us safe, to live out their golden years and be couch potatoes.
http://www.militaryworkingdogadoptions.com/
http://www.lackland.af.mil/units/341stmwd/index.asp
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Solaratov commented:
GLenn Beck For Prez
January 3rd, 2010 | 11:26 am | #6
Your commentary is an insult to people like me who are sitting in Kabul.
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Then get off your lazy ass and get out of Kabul and into the field. Do some work and stop sitting around on the taxpayer dime, dude.
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Nice try, timmy. Better luck next time, cupcake.
Solaratov commented:
GLenn Beck For Prez
January 3rd, 2010 | 11:30 am | #10
Notice it makes mention of the nasty tactics used in Fallujah in 04, that went well didn’t it.
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As a matter of fact, it did. You may not have noticed, but we won there, timmy. I guess your masters forgot to tell you about that.
Solaratov commented:
GLenn Beck For Prez
January 3rd, 2010 | 11:26 am | #6
Your commentary is an insult to people like me who are sitting in Kabul.
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BTW, princess: It’s just after Noon on Monday in Kabul. What are you doing playing on the computer?
Now, get off your worthless, lazy ass and get out into the field and kill us some Taliban — like you’re paid to do.
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Kabul!! Oh, YEAH!!! Suuuuure you are, princess.
mark commented:
i wish once and for all w wud get out of the white house and go back to texas. he shud take carl rove with him for goo measure.oh wait………………………………………..
JB commented:
It isn’t nearly twice as many.It is OVER twice as many as last year according to the chart.
LarryK12309 commented:
How long will it take before BAMA realizes that like it or not he’s a wartime president and he and all all his peacenik commie buddies are just going to have to deal with it.
bg commented:
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GLenn Beck For Prez @11:26 am #6
pardon me, but AL QAEDA dragged US into this..
not to mention we should have been BEEN
IN IT since the 1993 AQ WTC BOMBINGS!!
as for the rise in deaths, it IS due to both Obama’s “dithering”
& the “changing the ROE” .. Obama WEAKENED THEM..
and since you seem to think you’re an expert.. please, tell me how long wars are supposed to last?? how long must a war go on before you realize it’s a “long war”?? how many times do you have to hear we’re in a “LONG WAR” aka: GLOBAL WAR AGAINST TERRORISM before you believe an enemy with devout resolve and no timetable is in it for the LONG HAUL aka: as long as it takes??
the ONLY thing that would shorten this war would be for everyone
to be untied against evil.. either you’re with them or against them..
but however long it will take, i know one thing for certain.. with the terrorists = lengthens the war, against the terrorists = shortens the war, you cannot be anti-war & not be with the terrorists simple as that..
btw, in case you forgot.. albeit they’ve been warring against US for a lot longer, THEY “FORMALLY” DECLARED A HOLY WAR AGAINST US/WEST BACK IN 1996.. thank God Bush came along & finally reversed course.. one that Obama has not only obliterated, but is most reassuring to our enemy.. and only God knows what he’s done to our troops morale.. however, they are the best, bravest & brightest this world has to offer.. they got along w/o him before they met him, they’ll get along w/o him now, their task will just be a lot harder & costlier as it has already proved to be..
my friends are the enemy of my enemy ~ B Hussein O
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bg commented:
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Sanmon @ 11:32 am #11
i agree, lets stop beating around the Bush (pun also intended)..
the title of this post should not only be as honest
& truthful as can be, but factual & to the point..
OBAMA’S CHANGE IN THE WARS ROE IS COSTING US MORE TROOPS LIVES & WILL CONTINUE TO UNTIL THE POWERS
THAT BE STOP TRYING TO CONDUCT A SOCIAL JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT MISSION & GET BACK TO FIGHTING A WAR..
there you go, feel better now??
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leeches & bloodsuckers commented:
O.H. is not a leader–he is a Hollywood show dog. Sic. He was PUT in office for a REASON. Nine months he left our freedom fighters, young men&women out in the open. He never said anything to the young in IRAN 70% are under 30 years old..he did nothing. He is against US. His actions prove that fact. Pandoras box of evil is open and all the dogs feel empowered. And for those who have never served in the military-and hide behind the US flag throwing stones at our freedom fighters –(“while you get free passes to ALL the freedoms that our freedom fighters have preserved”) …instead of whining like the wusses (cowards-parasites) that you truly are….pack your bags and join one of the 35 Islamic Military camps that your King is protecting on our American soil…you gutless spinless…leeches, bloodsuckering traitors..or better yet order one of Jennings FISTING kits and BOW for the mulahs…