Comments for Down with Barriers, Up with Iraq at http://www.michaelyon-online.com , comment 1 to 12 out of 12 comments http://www.michaelyon-online.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:26:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16497 This is not a new concept but a critical one.Our own struggle to be independent used many of these tactics.It is about time the people in power realize that. The fact that many Americans do not understand other cultures in our world makes it difficult to develop friendships and strong relationships. Now with that said how do you defeat a enemy that you do not understand ? No we can not nuke the whole world but we better drag our butts out of this and learn from our mistakes. - Steve Tobin Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:53:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16450 Michael, Picked up a copy of your book the other day. I know events on the ground are fluid. So before I start reading, I wanted to know if there's been anything that's happen since publication to change any of the judgements or positions you made in the book? Thanks. Jeff - Capitol Tribune Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:11:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16447 The canary in the mineshaft survived. It is starting to chirp and it is just a matter of time before it begins to sing. Great writing. Hope to see a link from Fox News soon proclaiming the war is over in Iraq. - Ronster Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:48:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16446 God bless you, your friends, and your allies. I thank Him for sending you to give unwavering support to our troops. Thank you, A soldier's mom - mary g Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:01:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16444 thanks for all your updates. somehow we get to read of guys we have worked together with in southern philippines. - allthetime Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:32:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16442 Michael, happy thanksgiving to you. You are an unsung hero. You have done your part in serving our country. You have given hope to many of us about our role in this battle. Semper Fi! Yours, Peter T - PeterInMN Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:34:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16441 Michael, Happy Thanksgiving over there. We are thinking of you, and all the brave soldiers and marines. As we gather to celebrate, we offer up a prayer, and thanks to our best and bravest. Thank you again for all your hard work! Sincerely, an SF mom - blueStarmom18b Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:54:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16440 It's really great to hear of continuing successes in Iraq...thank you for all you do to bring us the news Michael. Happy Thanksgiving, and stay safe! - Lorene Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:10:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16435 So, the violence is falling. Great. But is this the calm before the storm? Are things actually better in any meaningful way, or is everyone just waiting till the US leaves before round #2? Or will everything gradually fall to pieces as the walls are taken down? - Just An Australian Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:59:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16434 Hooray for Iraq! Saddam is gone. It could not have been done without the US and its alllies. Long live a democratic Iraq. Thank you, Michael, for your work. Thank you, America and other Coalition forces for doing the world's heavy lifting. Thank you, Iraqis, for treasuring Iraq. Another step forward for liberty, democracy, peace, justice, and prosperity. May it last. - Vince Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:31:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16433 I find it strange that we now consider Victory in Iraq the redaction of AQI. The test of success will only come a few years after we have exited. Some may feel that the religious apartheid was the real cause of the success. The surge seems to be mostly aimed at AQI. If a civil war erupts after we leave then AQI might return. I just wish that we had had a national debate prior to our incursion and had not essentially abandoned the mission in Afghanistan prematurely and are now paying the price. You have a great blog. I find your reporting accurate and, when necessary, moving. Keep up the good work and and your head down...but not too far. We need your eyes. Regards, Mike - Michael Carron Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:26:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/down-with-barriers-up-with-iraq.htm#comment-16431 Michael; Just curious; have you ever run into Michael Totten on any of your trips to Iraq? He is there now. I read both of you reports all the time; they are a few of the only accurate reporting we have seen. P.S. I have your book. My friends and I really like it. Bob - Bob Ross Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:47:00 +0100