U.S. Swarms to Create an Exit Strategy

As if we needed a reminder, the U.S. launched Operation Swarmer on the eve of the third year anniversary of the occupation of Iraq. Touting it as "the biggest air assault operation since the 2003 invasion that toppled former dictator Saddam Hussein," the attack is being billed as a "joint" action between U.S. and Iraqi forces. Burried in the heap of news around how many troops, aircraft, and bombs are being used are nuggets of important information. The "Iraqi" parliament had a 20 minute meeting, unable to decide on who would serve in the top three positions. The U.S. is concerned over this "power vaccum." AND, "General John Abizaid, the commander of US forces in the Middle East, said that despite the violence he expects US troop reductions in Iraq to continue."