Ominous Headlines

In order to get a feel for just how bad the war in Iraq is going, you have to read the UK newspapers. Here is an example of the reporting from the Guardian, and the version of the same situation from CNN.
From the Guardian:

Shia Fighters seize Iraqi City

From CNN:

In southern Iraqi town hit by violence, officials say fighting over

Same story, different country. And here is another story.

From The Guardian:

We've lost battle for Baghdad, US admits

From a CBS affiliate in Texas:

Bush Admits Situation in Iraq is Tough

How bad do we think it truly is? When we go from the doctrine of staying the course to a headline like this:

Major Change Expected In Strategy for Iraq War

what are we supposed to think, and why is the headline of changing the course so completely more ominous that the headline about losing the battle of Baghdad?

Maybe we have finally learned how to read between the lies.

Tags: iraq, mainstream media

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