so, how do we know when we're winning?

Troops Suffer Deadly Month in Iraq
Bomb in Basra During Ramadan Activities Kills at Least 20 Iraqis

BAGHDAD, Iraq (Oct. 31) - Six American soldiers were killed in separate attacks Monday and a Marine died in action the day before, making October the deadliest month for U.S. troops in Iraq since January. A car bomb exploded in Basra during evening Ramadan festivities, killing at least 20 people.

Earlier Monday, U.S. jets struck insurgent targets near the Syrian border and at least six people were killed.

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Something is on the march, but it appears to be the grim reaper....