64 troops died this month, is that success in Iraq?

Question

At least 64 U.S. troops have died this month, a relatively low number compared with American death tolls of more than 100 for the previous three months, according to an Associated Press tally based on military statements.

i was just noting that less soldiers died than the previous 3 months. i am happy about that but was wondering if that is how we measure success in iraq

Answer 1

Not how we measure success. We measure success by the ability of the terrorist to conduct terror. That includes their ability to train, fund and operate their network. That number is down, and that is why they are moving to Pakistan. So in a nutshell, yes it's working and a success, thanks for asking.

Answer 2

We have less troops die in past months.

Was the "surge" working then?

My answer would be NO.

If it WAS working, there wouldn't be any more bombings, killings, and so forth--now would there?

However, let me point out something that the military brass knows all too well:

Without ANY political reconciliation from the Iraqi government, this surge is beyond useless anyway.

It won't matter what the heads in the Pentagon say or do.

Answer 3

64 in Iraq, how many people died in New England this month? people die, epecially in war, you don't here the numbers killed in the states everyday like you do in Iraq or you would think we are in a civil war here.

Answer 4

I bet you're proud of it too. How many US civilians died from an Al-Qaeda attack this month on our soil? None you say?

Answer 5

heres a bannanna for you to eat
6,000 died in one afternoon on d-day

Answer 6

Somebody's making a buck off of this war, and that's all Bush cares about.

Answer 7

This is bellow average. i.e. 100.

This means this is success.