Five more Marines killed in Iraq

Remember, everything is under control in Iraq according to Bush and Cheney. However, the reality continues to discredit them again and again. Associated Press has the latest tragedy:

A roadside bomb attack killed five U.S. Marines, and gunfire killed an American sailor in a western Iraqi town, the U.S. military said Thursday.

The U.S. deaths came amid an upsurge in violence appeared to be aimed at derailing stepped up efforts by Shiite politicians to bring the disaffected Sunni Arab minority into the political process.

Yeah, more deaths and an upsurge in violence. Meanwhile over in the delusional White House, Scott McClellan, talking about Terri Schiavo, told the New York Times:

"The president believes we should stand on the side of defending and protecting life."

Of course, that only means for Terri Schiavo and other theocracy issues, not the kids being killed in Iraq.