Sep. 7th, 2007
the devil is in the details
Sep. 7th, 2007 01:55 pmSuccess or failure of our strategy in Iraq depends on our ability to understand what is happening on the ground. But two pieces in the media suggest that the administration is once again twisting the public record to suit its policy choices, instead or looking at the facts evenhandedly and modifying its actions based on its results.
Is al-Qa'ida in Iraq really the powerful force it is made out to be? This analysis suggests not
Is there a drop in civilian violence? The MNF-I command says yes; GAO, DIA, CIA, and the AP say no
Is al-Qa'ida in Iraq really the powerful force it is made out to be? This analysis suggests not
Is there a drop in civilian violence? The MNF-I command says yes; GAO, DIA, CIA, and the AP say no