I’ll admit, the vast majority of news reports I’ve seen have been of the “doom and gloom” variety regarding what happens following the elections in Iraq. It’s hard to put much stock into these reports, though, because I have the distinct impression that the media doesn’t understand the situation in Iraq any better than the U.S. administration.
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Terrorism in Iraq? I’d say it’s backfiring
Omar gives us more of what we already know: Iraqis, in this case those in and around Baghdad, intend to vote regardless of the escalating violence.
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The resolve of the Iraqi people
In spite of escalating bombings, Iraqis seem more determined than ever to hold elections later this month.
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It’s been a long time, dear readers
I’m humbled to see that, despite seeing no readers listed on the FeedBurner stats page the last time – well, the last many times I checked – that there are actually a few people who have me in their aggregators, and apparently are updating regularly.
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Read this before you vote.
Interviewing with the Guardian, novelist Tom Wolfe thinks that the liberal elite “hasn’t got a clue.” (Via my co-worker Steve)
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Mind. Crushing. Headache.
I thought I was getting back into the swing of things but something microscopic had other ideas.
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The people have spoken
A recent poll shows an overwhelming majority of Iraqis want elections to be held on time.
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The Butcher of Baghdad
TQP reminds us of what we’re fighting to eradicate. Saddam Hussein may be gone, but people bent on returning the old order are attacking the Iraqi people and coalition troops virtually every day.
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Long week
This past week I’ve been working a shifted schedule, and that’s been cutting into my reading (and blogging) time.
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John F. Kerry visits Wisconsin
Mere blocks away from my doorstep, John Kerry is thundering on about something or another.
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