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Old 06-25-2007, 08:34   #1
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A posting from Baghdad (?)

I came across the following item on the internet; it purports to be written by someone located in Baghdad. I lack the knowledge to determine if the representation is true.

I post this with some hesitation; I do not believe it violates OPSEC, and I do not perceive it as being disrespectful of U.S. forces or leadership - but my perceptions may be flawed. So if those with better insight think that I have posted inappropriately, it would be appreciated if they would delete the post.

Of course, my hope is that some with a better background in the subject than I will provide their insights.

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Old 06-25-2007, 09:17   #2
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I came across the following item on the internet; it purports to be written by someone located in Baghdad. I lack the knowledge to determine if the representation is true.

I post this with some hesitation; I do not believe it violates OPSEC, and I do not perceive it as being disrespectful of U.S. forces or leadership - but my perceptions may be flawed. So if those with better insight think that I have posted inappropriately, it would be appreciated if they would delete the post.

Of course, my hope is that some with a better background in the subject than I will provide their insights.

LINK
So now that you've talked 360 degrees around the link what is it you want to know?

Seems to me a spinless mouthpiece (correspondent) wrote about an issue (he/she earns a living from) and has little desire to actually get involved to help the people. Watch cnn, you'll see it every hour.

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Old 06-25-2007, 09:29   #3
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Seems to me a spinless mouthpiece (correspondent) wrote about an issue (he/she earns a living from) and has little desire to actually get involved to help the people. Watch cnn, you'll see it every hour.
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Thank you, sir, for your insights. I had not considered the piece (nor, for that matter, CNN broadcasts) with that perspective in mind.
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Old 06-25-2007, 11:31   #4
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