Iraq: Malkin's first report from the field
Michelle Malkin has posted her first photos and comments from her current embed assignment in Iraq. Michelle is providing us with a view of the challenges operating in Baghdad:
Yes, there is danger and chaos and unspeakable bloodshed in parts of Baghdad. Sectarian violence--compounded by everyday street crime and tribal conflict--is rampant. Corruption, incompetence, and apathy infect the Iraqi government. You've gotten endless news coverage of all that. But there are also pockets of success and signs of hope amid utter despair. (read more)
Michelle, and her Hot Air colleague Bryan Preston, are reporting from the heart of the conflict in and around Baghdad. Brian's report can be found over on Hot Air. Given the current environment concerning last night's "troop surge" speech, I think their reporting and perspective are especially important. Just a bit from Bryan's report:
Without hesitation, I can say that this fight is the most intricate and complicated mission our military has ever faced. Our troops are daily engaging in missions that their military training never prepared them for, but they are performing those missions with amazing thought and skill. (read more)
As new reports are posted, we will let you know.
1 comment:
I am not sure why you are posting about Michelle Malkin she has been totally discredited, this is a blogger:
1. Who claimed Jamil Hussein did not exist when it has been proven he does
2. Claimed a photo showed John Kerry was ignored by the troops, turn out he was meeting with reporters who wanted a private table
This is in the last week alone.
Before that she numerous other bogus claims, she has zero credibility left.
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