Submitted by Diane Farsetta on
Newsweek reports on "a draft report recently produced by the Baghdad [U.S.] embassy's director of strategic communications Ginger Cruz" that the publication obtained. The report warns, "Without popular support from the US population, there is the risk that troops will be pulled back ... Thus there is a vital need to save popular support via message." It suggests "16 themes to reinforce with the American public," including "vitally important we succeed," "actively working on new approaches," and "there are no quick or easy answers." Newsweek comments, "What's even more telling is that the IRAQI MESSAGES -- the very next section -- are still 'TBD,' to be determined." The Cruz report also states, "Inadequate message control in Iraq is feeding the escalating cycle of violence." In contrast, "The sophistication of the way the enemy is using the news media is huge," said Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the former commander of U.S. forces in Iraq. A U.S. Embassy spokesperson told Newsweek that "the document reflects Cruz's personal views, not official policy."
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Iraq Messaging Cruz-ing... ???
The article made very little sense, except BS about the enemy (Iraq?) using the news media. One of the very first operations of the "pre-emptive invasion" of Iraq; rather than safeguarding (anything), was taking control of Iraq media. This included hiring Corp-PR (paid liars) to fill in. Give us a break, when it comes to Pentagon PSYOPs and Corp-PR agencies, you won't find a more superior group of liars.
Time to clean out the rear-kissing generals set up in Iraq by the Bush Administration. Replacing with (men) who were correct in their warning regarding every military/industrial decision made about Iraq. One of the best saying, "every reason they give for staying in Iraq, is the precise reason we must leave Iraq."
What is the problem, Kellog Brown and Root (Halliburton) hasn't made enough from the (un-monitored) oil-wells placed back into operation. The largest oil-reserve in the world goes back into production, and oil-prices rise almost 300%. Makes sense to me, want to know what I think.