Lying by Numbers

ThinkProgress seems to think that this chart measures some kind of progress. They just don’t say for whom.

Seriously though, if insurgent attacks are up, while our casualties are down, then I’d say that chart represents desperation on the part of the insurgents. It certainly doesn’t show any increase in effectiveness. Unless, of course, increased lame-osity is meant to shock and awe the anti-war crowd, in which case — mission accomplished.