Before And After
 
Just a quick check of pre and post power-transfer casualty totals. Remember, according to the liberal New York Times --
 
In Iraq, the transfer of sovereignty has led to some reduction in American casualties.
 
In the 25 days before the transfer, 37 American soldiers were killed; in the 25 days after, the number of soldiers lost stands at 51. 
 
That's quite a reduction. I'm sure the families of the 14 additional soldiers killed since the transfer will be happy to hear about it.