Al Jazeera; US casualties in Iraq reach 44,000

This is just too good to not repeat. Hat tip to Grim at Blackfive who calls this, from CNS News, “Another Grim Milestone”;

At this point, according to the BBC translation, the moderator interrupted Al-Shammari. “Excuse me, the figure you have is 44,000?” the moderator asked.

“The Americans do not count those who have Green Cards,” explained Al-Shammari.

“The Americans do not count those who die in explosions on a daily basis. The Americans do not count deaths among the logistic support teams and other Green Card holders, as I said,” he added.

“They only count holders of U.S. nationality. Our people in the Islamic Army had found earlier some of the mass graves for U.S. soldiers in Al-Iskandariyah area, Al-Habbaniyah, and elsewhere; and there are recorded videos of these,” he said.

“Do you have an accurate calculation and a clear follow-up on this issue that allows you to announce the figure 44,000?” asked the moderator.

“Yes, we in the military office have precise statistics that are highly professional in calculating the daily losses and casualties of the enemy,” said Al-Shammari.

So apparently, we’re handing out green cards, sending the new recipients straight to the front lines where they’re then used as sand bags. It’s no wonder that Al Jazeera enjoyed better access than I did at Winter Soldier.

Category: Media, Terror War