All the Iraq news for Today, 10-12-07. This is the stuff the MSM didn’t have time to explain. Remember, if there is any good news, it’s only because of the evil conspiracy.

Grounds for optimism about Iraq — the center seems to hold — Powerline

Iraqi Residents Turn Against Mahdi Army — The American Pundit

Civilian casualties are always a tragedy — BlackFive

Rules of Engagement in Counter-Insurgency — BlackFive

Reconciliation begins in Muqdadiya — MNF Iraq

Concerned citizens detain insurgents — MNF Iraq

Walking around Ramadi with Michael Totten — BlackFive