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Originally Posted by NichePay - StuartD
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The "mission accomplished" that was on that banner was in reference to the aircraft carrier's mission. The Ship's crew and commander put that banner up in reference to THEMSELVES. The SHIP had completed it's mission. If you had ever been in the Military, you would know that it is common for a unit that has completed a difficult mission to have a celebration about it, with banners, etc...
Bush said in his speech that it was the end of major operations. Even many prominent anti-bushies acknowledge that this is the case