Iraqis disagree with Bush/Petraeus Propaganda Spin


	Iraqis disagree with Bush/Petraeus Propaganda Spin

BobbyRutan

9-10-2007 12:11 PM

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Meanwhile, the level of satisfaction in other quality-of-life categories -- including the availability of jobs, supply of clean water and freedom of movement -- has decreased since March.

The poll reveals a disconnect between U.S. commanders' view of a steadily improving situation in Iraq and a bleaker outlook among Iraqis.

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9-11-2007 7:35 AM

tabsey

Once it seemed like retaliation, then it sounded like an invasion to place a friendly in power, then becoming a non-event for news followers (as we were shut out by the press, now it is just a quagmire with lies being the water).

9-11-2007 11:40 AM

cptenaud

When will we stop listening to the lies? A good clip
on this subject is this one. 44 minutes but worth
watching.

John Pilger - Freedom Next Time

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