[antimedia] antimedia: Do you think these big, nasty, murdering savages....

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Do you think these big, nasty, murdering savages....
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   ....are really [1]cowards?

     Iraqi Police Forces captured the suspected leader of several Al
     Qaeda in Iraq terror cells during operations with Coalition
     advisers Jan. 18 in Samarra. The suspect was detained on suspicion
     of directing several improvised explosive device and small arms
     attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces.
     The insurgent and his followers are reportedly involved in the
     continuing, indiscriminate violence against civilians, and
     resulting economic and security instability, in the area.
     Iraqi Police confiscated numerous assault rifles, ammunition and
     IED components during the operation. Iraqi forces also detained one
     additional person for questioning.
     The increasing capability and determination of Iraqi Security
     Forces to provide for their own security was demonstrated by this
     successful operation to capture insurgents responsible for attacks,
     violence and criminal activity in the area.
     There was minimal damage done to the objective. There were no Iraqi
     civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition forces casualties.

   No casualties. Either these guys didn't put up much of a fight, or the
   Iraqi Police are getting really good.
   I think it's both.
   Meanwhile, our guys are doing [2]their usual fine work clearing out
   weapons caches.

     Paratroopers from 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment,
     82nd Airborne Division, discovered three weapons caches today south
     of Samarra during a mission based on a tip from local Iraqis.
     More than 250 rockets, mortars, and various other artillery rounds
     were found. Propane tanks, wires, and other bomb-making materials
     were dispersed among the three caches. Several large-caliber
     machineguns and other small arms were also found.
     âIn the past month, we have found over 500 rounds of artillery
     which could have been used to make acar bombs and other roadside
     bombs,â said Lt. Col. Viet Luong, commander of 2nd Battalion, 505th
     Parachute Infantry Regiment. âThe people in and around Samarra are
     tired of these attacks and are helping us to find these weapons.â

   Lt. Col. Viet Luong -- a Vietnamese-American Army commander. Ain't
   America great?

References

   1. http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom1/Lists/Press%20Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=4501
   2. http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom1/Lists/Press%20Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=4503