Since the military build-up began in Kuwait, the mainstream media has been unable to hide its elation over the fact that it has reporters “embedded” with the troops invading Iraq. The media frequently resorts to what can only be described as “gloating” when they consult with their “embedded” reporters—with news anchors making a concerted effort to show that since they have the reporters with the troops, they can be trusted to bring coverage of what is really going on in Iraq to the public. However, these reporters have done little more than repeat the official positions of the military establishment—they are by no means a source for independent reporting, rather they are actively participating in the charade that the military allows reporters access to the truth in Iraq. It is important to look at accounts of the military operations coming from people in Iraq who are not part of the military or the media that so willingly accepts everything the military says.
Independent Reports from Iraq:
- Electronic Iraq: Iraq Diaries – Why?
- Electronic Iraq: Iraq Diaries – Following the Bombs
- Iraq Journal: Regular Reports from Iraq
- The Independent: Raw, Devastating Realities That Expose The Truth About Basra
- Iraq Peace Team: Journals and Updates from Inside Iraq
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