Was the 'surge' necessary as Americans have been told by the talking heads? More importantly, is the 'war on terror' succeeding? This artist says no ... again.

Shiites from the Sadr Movement in Iraq have been signing oaths in blood to struggle against the foreign military occupation of their country.
— Agence France Press, Aug 29, 2008

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said that the United States asked Iraq to keep its troops in the war-torn country until 2015
— Reuters, Aug 28, 2008