Bombings Kill At Least 80 Iraqis

Despite Concerns, There Was No Indication Violence Was Related To Saddam's Execution

(AP)  "Many difficult choices and further sacrifices lie ahead," he said in the statement released Friday night. "Yet the safety and security of the American people require that we not relent in ensuring that Iraq's young democracy continues to progress."

December also appeared to be one of the worst months for Iraqi civilian deaths since the AP began keeping track in May 2005.

Through Friday, at least 2,186 Iraqis have been killed in war-related or sectarian violence in December, an average rate of about 75 people a day, according to an AP count. That compares to at least 2,184 killed in November at an average of about 70 a day, the worst month for Iraqi civilians deaths since May 2005. In October, AP counted at least 1,216 civilians killed.

The AP count includes civilians, government officials and police and security forces, and is considered a minimum based on AP reporting. The actual number is likely higher, as many killings go unreported.

Saddam was hanged early Saturday following his conviction last month for crimes against humanity in connection with the Dujail killings. Curfews were enforced in the former dictator's hometown of Tikrit and in Samarra, both in the predominantly Sunni Salahuddin province north of Baghdad.

Mostly peaceful demonstrations were held in several towns across Iraq, with hundreds of people marching in the streets carrying Iraqi flags and banners. Despite the curfew, gunmen in Tikrit paraded with Saddam's picture and fired their weapons into the air, calling for vengeance.

In the northern city of Mosul, however, a demonstration condemning Saddam's execution erupted into clashes, and Iraqi soldiers killed two civilians, police said.

[rs_layton]

For you Christians - and maybe Muslims?
When we lack the faith and love of God that he wants us to have for HIM and fall into the quaqmire of disobedience and rebellion we begin to suffer the consequences of our flesh and begin to lust after the worldly things which have dire consequences especially disharmony.
The important thing to remember is that wars and
terrorism are caused caused by three factors -
1)Pride (Lust for Importance) 2)Position (Lust for status or power) 3)Possession (Lust for Wealth) - See Book of Matthew p 931 ch 1-28 Holy Bible
God Bless all of you and have a happy new year

[ikez78]

I figured there would be full blown Bush hatred in here on an event that shouldn't have anything to do with hating a man for REMOVING A MURDERING TYRANT.

You lefties who are supposedly so concerned about Human Rights, why is it that you are not concerned about the lives of Hussein's victims which numbered nearly a MILLION during his reign?

The answer is because you don't give a *** about "human rights", you are ignorant leftist partisan hacks who simply blame America and pro America figures first, second and last, always. You people ought to just move the hell out of the country if you hate what we stand for you ignorant hypocrites.

By the way, those interested in seeing Hussein's regime of terror detailed and how he threatened America and their allies go to www.regimeofterror.com

[ikez78]

I figured there would be full blown Bush hatred in here on an event that shouldn't have anything to do with hating a man for REMOVING A MURDERING TYRANT.

You lefties who are supposedly so concerned about Human Rights, why is it that you are not concerned about the lives of Hussein's victims which numbered nearly a MILLION during his reign?

The answer is because you don't give a *** about "human rights", you are ignorant leftist partisan hacks who simply blame America and pro America figures first, second and last, always. You people ought to just move the hell out of the country if you hate what we stand for you ignorant hypocrites.

By the way, those interested in seeing Hussein's regime of terror detailed and how he threatened America and their allies go to www.regimeofterror.com

[randalds]

What's truly sad to me, but few enough others, is that when I hear about 80 or 90 or 100 Iraqis killed in this war of choice by Bush, I actually honestly think of them as real human beings. Every one of them was born to a mother and father that loved them. Every one of them was a sweet, smiling, gurgling baby just like we've all had or seen. Every one of them had dreams and hopes and ideas and thoughts of how to make their lives and maybe the lives of others better. Or maybe they didn't. Maybe their dreams were just simple ones, just to have a quiet live of peace, hard work, a decent paycheck, a good car and a wife and kids who looked up to them. In other words they are every bit as real as we are. As Americans, even Texans are.

But to people like Bush they are no more real (and even less so) then the American men and women he has sent to die in this insane war. He has no soul. He has no heart. He's incomplete, the human parts of him are missing.

Real human beings on all side are dying and being maimed beyond repair and Bush doesn't care.

[ceres5]

Decent and civilized people do not celebrate the death of a human being. The news media is showing many shiites in Iraq cheering the death of Saddam Hussein. I don't believe Saddam's death will improve the domestic ratings of Mr. Bush and his government, as Mr. Bush is inclined to think. Something for sure will occur is that many more millions of people in most countries of our planet will profess a deeper hatred toward Mr. Bush and the American people. The admiration that most people in the world felt for the United States is mostly gone. It will take hard work, intelligence, and a long time to repair the serious damage done.

[defirststate]

At least 80 more on your conscience should you obtain one, Dumbya.

[nadeau4201]

Thanks randall I'll check those out as well. The one I am referring to is by Dr.Justin Frank.

[antoniof123]

Yes, it will be pretty bad and it is coming not if but when. The problem is this administration is so bent on their religious belief that they can bring about the end. Well, some how I do not think that God is going to welcome them with open arms.

[randalds]

I haven't heard of that one nadeau4201, but I'll check it out. My favorites so far are "The I Hate Republicans Reader" and it's sequel "The I Hate George W. Bush Reader". Both are fantastic collections of screw-ups and *** over that Bush has done so far.

[nadeau4201]

Randall... Have you ever heard of the book "Bush on the couch"? If so, is it worth reading?

[bluestardad]

So what brain dead Yes Men are going to sign up for this troop increase just for a promotion?

[bmanther]

Randal, thanks for your comments. You have put in writing all the things I have been thinking and saying for months. Barbara Bush is a retarded ***. I want to see Georgie tried of war crimes and also executed in the name of the people of America.

[randalds]

Runs in the family. None of them care about human beings.

RandalDS wrote:

"Come on Georgie!...After all, you're the "war president", right? You ****king as*shole!"

I guess it's like his mum, ol' man Barbara Bush told Good Morning America on the day of the Invasion of Iraq:

"Why should we hear about body bags and deaths? Oh, I mean, it's not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?"

It's plain to see that GW's mum is a f*cking a*shole as well.

[randalds]

Come on Georgie! Only 4 more deaths to 3000! Only 4 more families that you'll never know! Only 4 more bodies that aren't of anyone you know! I mean it's not like they're real people, right? Not like they're human ****king beings, right? After all, it's not like they're your trust-fund brat twins right? Hell there's plenty of time for them to flash the family "bush" life Britney did, right? There's plenty of time for them to make you proud as media (and other kinds) of ******. Right as*shole?

[randalds]

Come on Georgie! We're at 2996 for the war! You can make 3000 before New Years! Rah Rah Rah! Come one Georgie! Hell we broke 106 for the month so it's the highest month for casualties in more then a year! You can do it Georgie! After all, you're the "war president", right?

You ****king as*shole!

Men and women, real ones, are dying because of YOUR ego! You piece of sh*it! Real human beings are dying because of you alone. Real limbs are being blown off never to come back again. Hell I even saw a guy on the internet who had his face blown off. No eyes, nose or mouth. Just a tube into what used to be his throat so he could breath. What's his life going to be like Bushie? Think he'll sing your ****king praises? He's your true legacy you motherfu*cker! He's what you have left behind! Do us all a favor and blow your brains out as*shole!

[farmerterry]

Bakshish is so culturally ubiquitous in the ME that Saddam could have been more easily offed if they had taken all the millions and billions wasted on this war and instead put to good use paying off Saddam's relatives and others around him to get lost long enough or permanantly enough in order to get Saddam into the cross hairs. ("Here's fifty million and a one way plane ticket.") This could have all been expedited while the UN was on the ground in Iraq during the run up to the war when people were talking with one another. But Nooo, the Bushies et al needed a war.

[trunks1982]

SaDDam Isn't dead. That was a close = .
Just imagine. Anyways. I believe the death of SaDDam will be the Death of the Eastern Seaboard. Threats have already been made to the Civil forces defense labatory in DC of possible mass web (the internet) attacks. Thus meaning our civil defense will drop and our electronical defense will malfuntion. Keep in mind that they are not dumb, and will prove this. ^;^

[randalds]

Yeah I love the ignorant headline too! I mean violence in Iraq? Who'd have thought that was possible! Most likely it'll be just another day, which means 3 or 4 of our troops will die, there'll be a dozen or so bombings and they'll find 40 or 50 more tortured bodies. Just another day in Bush's screw-up.

[xfredmenzies]

NO WAY! WHAT A HEADLINE!