After what was reported this morning, too!!!!
Story Iraq: Bullshit Death Toll
Story Iraq: Bloody Days
Here is the real story --- from the blogs!
Deadly month in Iraq dulls US claims of progress
"The number of Iraqis killed in insurgent and sectarian attacks rose in October, according to government figures obtained on Thursday, in a blow to a 9-month-old US troop-surge policy.
At least 887 Iraqis were killed last month, compared to 840 in September, according to the data compiled by the Interior, Defense and Health ministries.
As in previous months, the dead were overwhelmingly civilians. The increase on September dented boasts from both US and Iraqi leaders that the crackdown on insurgent and militia violence was leading to a significant fall in casualties."
