Saturday, April 21, 2007

This looks like a real authentic Iraqi political party. This looks like a party that really speaks for the aspirations and sentiments of the Iraqi people. I will not accept any accusations that this is a party that reflects some American covert activities in Iraq. No, way. It looks like a bunch of Iraqis came on their own (and without receiving any US funds or arms) and just decided to improve the image of US troops. Really. "One purpose of the party, he said, is to promote a better image of U.S.-led forces to the Iraqis in the province. He said tribes also will participate in a U.S.-backed effort to re-establish a court system in Ramadi." I know that some of you suspect US covert operations whenever they read some new initiative involving a "tribe" in some Middle East country. Not me.