Sphincter tightening ...

Brother Lurch and Mark from Ireland have been keeping track of the War of the Bridges. Something you don't hear about because that's just too nuanced for the press to get or the 'great military minds' in the Bush administration to realize:

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The war of the bridges continues, as the insurgents seek to isolate as many communities as possible. As a bonus, these lost bridges also isolate US occupation forces, making reinforcement and supply more difficult.

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If anything, the insurgents are patient. Bad things are gonna happen when all the bridges are gone.

Balad Bridge

Pitrokimiwiat Bridge

More links there. Read and get worried.