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Originally Posted by bobkoure
I thought it was federal money for research. The kicker (which I'm not sure about) is that it might be worded the same way they did it with overseas population control organizations and abortion i.e. if any part of your organization is doing this then no money from the federal gov't. I don't think this was done through a bill in congress but by Presidential regulatory fiat.
On a 'way different note - the upcoming assault on Fallujah: are we expecting the "insurgents" (or whatever they're called) to stay there? All/most of 'em? Or is it "just enough to give the Marines a hard time"? I'm assuming they've read the same books you folks have - and what's coming up looks to be a set-piece battle against a superior foe - so you scram, right? Live to fight another day?
Is if going to be that much easier getting them removed from the rest of the "triangle" that it's worth doing this? Not on an "anti war soap box" here just would like to know the general feeling. Hope you don't lose any buddies.
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California is going to bankroll this research plan with 3 billion. From Economic standpoint, it puts California on par with the Federal Government for research dollars...Fifth largest economy on the planet
Everyone expects Fallujah to be a very difficult fight. The insurgents have had 3 months to build deliberate defensive poisons in an urban environment. The environment favors the defenders. Most of the guys still in the city are foreign fighters not Iraqis; they are expected to fight to the death. I think all the major cities in the Triangle will be difficult but it is necessary so that the Iraqis can continue to move toward a democracy. Thanks, I hope your right about my bothers.