3/16/06: The US occupation
forces have just launched the biggest air assault on Iraq
since “shock and awe” rained down bombs on the people in 2003. “Operation Swarmer” is supposedly aimed at
catching insurgents near Samarra. This assault is nothing but an aggressive and
murderous attack on the people of Iraq. The Washington Post today reported on a US
military operation in Iraq
to capture an al Qaeda operative which left at least 11 civilians dead, including
5 children (see picture below). This is the nature of this
murderous and illegitimate war, and the looming threat of civil war is not an
excuse for the Bush crime to commit more war crimes against the Iraqi people.
As the 3rd anniversary of the start of this ugly war approaches,
not only has this atrocious assault begun, but Bush released a national security
report ardently defending his doctrine of pre-emptive and endless war. While making threats against Iran,
Bush justified military attacks against countries which pose no immediate
threat. Bush also made clear his
intentions for the US
to continue in a permanent state of war, not just on Iraq,
but any country he fabricates evidence to attack.
Ask yourself: can you watch this new military assault on Iraq
and hear Bush’s doctrine of pre-emptive and permanent war set the course for
the future and NOT put your energy into ending this war and driving out this
criminal regime?