tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post7395889347773994472..comments2023-09-28T05:52:52.110-04:00Comments on The Ground Truth in Iraq: Iraqi Refugees Return to ChallengesErik K. Gustafsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870861092770458296noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-16337050415560416592008-02-21T15:44:00.000-05:002008-02-21T15:44:00.000-05:00Actually, returning refugees are facing violence a...Actually, returning refugees are facing violence and insecurity. The reason they are returning is not necessarily that things are better, but rather that they have out-stayed their temporary visas in neighboring countries or otherwise have no choice.<BR/><BR/>For EPIC's full take on the question "is the surge working," check out our previous blog entry on the subject: http://thegroundtruth.blogspot.com/2007/11/is-surge-working.htmlEmily Stivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196906418900661808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36605616.post-4334882887258236242008-02-21T15:05:00.000-05:002008-02-21T15:05:00.000-05:00Since refugees are trying to return, this must mea...Since refugees are trying to return, this must mean the "surge" is working and progress is being made. Hate to give George W. credit but maybe it was the right thing to do. Certainly gives McCain a boost in his rhetoric.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com