It appears the mainstream media will now begin to call the deep sectarian violence in Iraq exactly what it is -- a civil war. The conflict has been increasing in its bloodshed for several months now. Just a couple days ago I saw General Odom say it was time to begin withdrawing U.S. troops from this disaster immediately. I truly hope this is the beginning of the end. Here is The Boston Globe article: Bucking White House, NBC says Iraq in 'civil war' Usage increasing in news media By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff | November 28, 2006 WASHINGTON -- NBC's "Today Show" host Matt Lauer yesterday told millions of American television viewers, many sitting at their breakfast tables, that the network would buck the White House and from now on describe the Iraq war as a "civil war." The new policy, which NBC News said would cover all its news shows, could become a benchmark in public opinion about the war, according to media specialists. Some media analysts compared it...
Washington, D.C. area's true left wing blog. Pete Perry, an anti-war radical dedicated to nonviolence shares his thoughts and experiences.