I can/’t let up on the bridge thing, I suppose, because Bremer compared the Iraqi reconstruction effort to the Marshall plan: “The grants to Iraq the President seeks bespeak grandeur of vision equal to the one which created the free world at the end of World War II.” The Marshall Plan? Were I an Iraqi, …
Bin Ladin Determined to Strike In US
by | 2004-04-10 | No Comments
Having read the declassified PDB, we now know the answer to President Bush/’s rhetorical question, “Some have said we must not act until the threat is imminent. Since when have terrorists and tyrants announced their intentions, politely putting us on notice before they strike?” Apparently, the answer is “When the President goes on vacation”: Nevertheless, …
Iraqi Governing Council: Resignations & Codemnations over Fallujah
by | 2004-04-09 | No Comments
Two members of the US-appointed Iraqi Governing Council have resigned over the operation in Fallujah and three others have condemned the operation. Abdel Karim Mahud al-Mahamadawi said “we have failed the Iraqi people”, while Abdel Basit Turki, according to another member, “could not carry on his mission in light of the latest escalation in which …
USAID "Accomplishments in Iraq"
by | 2004-04-09 | No Comments
Some “highlights” in the USAID fact sheet released a couple of weeks ago: Power Production“In April, Iraq/’s electrical generation capacity was 1,275 MW-29 percent of the pre-conflict level. … Total demand in Iraq is still estimated to be 7,000 MW, and although the overall security situation has improved-especially since the deployment of /’power police/’ to …
