Baghdad - As United States forces battle a deepening guerrilla insurgency on the ground in Iraq, they are also waging a major media offensive to try to cast the contested occupation in a more positive light.
The media blitz coincides with a sharp rise in attacks by guerrillas against American interests and comes amid signs that both US troops and the American-led civilian administration are losing the battle for the hearts and minds of Iraqis.
Last week, the military unveiled a new spokesperson for US forces in the country, Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, a higher-ranking officer with more media experience than those who have until now been the public face of the occupation.
That followed a redesigning of the podium from which news conferences are held, with two large flat-screen monitors now installed to carry slick Powerpoint presentations the military is using to show off operations and tout successes.
http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=3&art_id=qw1069676641984B262&set_id=1This is a sick story. All of our leaders are sick people. All of our media should be imprisoned.
General Puke Face speaking in response to the 2 American children who had their throats slit: the attacks are 'irrelevant'.
What's sicker, the General saying this or the General knowing the children's families would see him say it on CNN?