Here’s a quick and easy lesson on how to make good news in Iraq seem like bad news.
UN Says Iraq Deadlier, Italians Pull Out
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Italian forces ended their mission in Iraq on Thursday, handing over the southern province they patrol to Iraqis, while the United Nations said the country has become deadlier than ever.
The Italian mission in southern Iraq has been a real success story, yet the Reuters lead was deliberately calculated make it appear as they are retreating from an unwinnable fight. What the UN says about Iraq is completely irrelevant to the Italian withdrawal, which has been planned for some time now. It has everything to do with the Italians successfully managing the sector, to the point where Iraqi troops can comfortably handle the security load on their own.
How incredibly slimy. Ends justify the means. Reuters doesn’t mind making a steadfast ally look like a failure and a coward, so long as it satisfies their political narrative.
Oh, for shame Reuters.
Al Reuters, your main source for fauxtography has lost all credibility as a news source. Think of People magazine in drag.
gee whiz. Bias certainly does not get anymore obvious than that, does it?
This is the line that made me vomit:
“The withdrawal of the Italians means the two allies that invaded Iraq in 2003, the United States and Britain, are now the only big, rich countries with large forces left in Iraq.”
Big, rich countries. Yeah, no agenda there.
yeah, I saw that. Considered putting it in, but wanted to keep the post to the point.
thanks for bringing it up.
Get lives you people! Reuters is about as conspiratorial as any big, anonymous organization… It happens to do a pretty good job under tough circumstances. If you want different news go risk your own butts to gather it in…
well, as someone who is currently serving in the military, I feel perfectly comfortable in my criticisms.
you bring up a good point though, that’s why I follow Michael Yon and Bill Roggio instead of Reuters or the AP.
it sure is important to get the news that agrees with you.
Not as important as getting bias-free journalism, Babcock.
Speaking ss an Italian ex-serviceman, thanks for your comments.