The Pentagon's extensive covert propaganda operations in Iraq have made a mockery of President Bush's desire to turn Iraq into "an inspiring example to reformers in the region." They have also "sparked a backlash among some senior military officers in Iraq and at the Pentagon who argue that attempts to subvert the news media could destroy the U.S. military's credibility in other nations and with the American public."
Yet conservative pundits and bloggers could hardly be more pleased. They have offered virtually unqualified praise for the propaganda efforts... |