It's a sad statement that the best reporting in Iraq comes from our allies rather than through US news channels. But so be it. Here's a very interesting article on the psyche of the American troops scattered through firebases around Baghdad.
If one was in any doubt about the danger of operating in occupied Iraq, this article dispells that doubt.
I have no faith that the Iraqis will bring democracy to their own country, even with our "help." Mark my words, within six months of serious force reduction levels we're going to be looking at another Ayatollah-driven theocratic state.
Worse off than before we went to war.
Posted by artandscience at June 29, 2004 06:44 PMwhat was jarring to me about that story is that the named soldiers had the same names as guys I worked with a few years ago, both at the same time.
On topic, yes, I agree that the coverage one gets from overseas sources is different from the domestica variety. And while I see why, is it the right decision? Is skepticism or doubt the same as treason or sedition?
Posted by: paul at June 29, 2004 07:38 PM