Beatrice1000
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 Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2005 3:21 am Post subject: we spread their propaganda... |
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I know I have to learn to accept the reality (not there yet) that “the media” – us and everybody else -- will continue without end to support the enemy and plaster their “success” in every possible venue and promote their propaganda until the end of time (car bombs, suicides, kidnaps, physical destruction & stories of our set backs, low morale, death, mistakes, etc) – and our politicians, partners with the press in this regard, continuing to spread & facilitate terrorist propaganda by continuing to speak of the enemy’s strengths and our weaknesses – it’s tough to maintain one’s good humor in light of this reality.
There is so much information available about how we are fighting back – how the Iraqis and Afghans are fighting back – every single day there is a success for us and a defeat for “them” – there are so many stories that the press would be unable to carry them all each day -- if they made the effort. What a blow it would be to the enemy if they did NOT make the headlines –if a massive propaganda campaign was started that involved all forms of media and pounded daily on the facts of the DEFEAT of the enemy – that focused on the strength of the forces against them and showed them for the insane, vile criminals that they are. I know this sounds simplistic, but still, I think it would make a big impact in the battle of wills. They just thrive on these daily headlines....
Seems to me that it is a simple, easy choice for any media outlet to make. You might report on a car bomb, in passing, without pictures, without videos -- but you might also say “in other news” and do a bigger report on the capture of an enemy cell – with pictures/videos. You either spread propaganda for the enemy or against them. It’s a matter of choice. Simple. (?)
In taking just a brief look today at the website of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, I pulled up the following great successes that make me very proud of the hard work of our military and also give a glimpse into the strong will of the Iraqis that are working with us for the love of their country:
An Iraqi Air Force maintainer from Squadron 23, signs out equipment from the tool room to Technical Sgt. Mirko Sampson, 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Advisory Support Team. Sampson is one of 35 instructors teaching more than 100 Iraqi Air Force students how to fly and maintain the C-130 Hercules. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day. 050715-F-9629D-099 –Released, July 22, 2005)
Capt. Andrew Purath, a navigator from the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, trains an Iraqi Air Force navigator from Squadron 23 aboard a C-130 Hercules. Capt. Purath is one of 35 instructors training Iraqi Air Force trainees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day. 050714-F-9629D-047 –Released, July 21 2005)
Iraqi Army Soldiers from the 5th Brigade, 6th Division, give a marshal arts demonstration to celebrate the activation of their unit, at Muthana Air Field, Baghdad, Iraq on June 29, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross. 050629-F-0571C-183 –Released, July 11, 2005)
An Iraqi Army Soldier from the 3rd Company, 2nd Squadron, 4th Task Force, searches a house for weapons and contraband during Operation Salam Al Tuz III, in Tuz, Iraq, June 20, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzanne M. Day - July 6, 2005)
Iraqi Army Soldiers from the 5th Brigade, 6th Division, celebrate the activation of their unit at Muthana Air Field, Baghdad, Iraq June 29, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt Jeromy K. Cross. –Released, July 1, 2005)
Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I)
Iraqi Police officers receive riot control training from Baghdad Emergency Response Force instructors from the 401st Military Police Battalion out of Fort Hood, Texas. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Mary Rose - 7/15/05)
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MNSTC-I Newsletter “The Advisor” 7/23/05
(excerpts)
“American dreams of a free & sovereign nation were at rock bottom at Valley Forge, PA, in Feb. 1778 when Baron Von Steuben, a battle-tested former Prussian Army officer who had served on the General Staff of Frederick the Great, arrived in camp to bring organization & professionalism to the Continental Army. Von Steuben, recruited by U.S. Minister to France Benjamin Franklin, taught the raw American militiamen how to fight as a disciplined body....” (p.2)
“Baghdad, Iraq – Distinguished police & military leaders turned out to watch 931 motivated Iraqi police officers graduate from their training course at Baghdad Police College on Camp Shield July 21. ... During the ceremony, the IP band played as the entire group of graduates marched past the reviewing stands, .... “My favorite part of the training was learning defensive tactics, and shooting at the range,” Abed said. “We’re well prepared to fight the terrorists because we have good training & strong spirits.” The class also included 25 female police officers, & Abed said he enjoyed working with them. “The female officers are like our sisters,” he said. “We treat each other with every respect.” (p.3-4)
“...in less than 6 mos. the first Iraqi Air Force pilot and co-pilot flew alone without a U.S. pilot in a flight seat position, and the first navigator was fully qualified. Plus, more than 65 Iraqi Air Force mechanics have received their equivalent of a 5-level certification & are now working toward their 7-level equivalent.” (p.7)
“Baghdad—Iraqi Army soldiers on patrol in northern Baghdad were approached by citizens worried about anti-Iraq forces activity in their neighborhood July 19.. Soldiers with the 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Div. responded to reports from citizens about AIF meetings being held in a nearby house. The soldiers conducted a hasty cordon & search & discovered one computer, one light machine gun, one AK-47 automatic rifle, one Egyptian MP5 automatic rifle, various papers & passports belonging to a group from Syria, & transfusion kits stored in a refrigerator. No suspects were found on the premises.” (p.12)
“Maysan Province – Iraqi Border police intercepted approx. 20 anti-Iraq forces attempting to enter the country from Iran July 20... Iraqi Border Police engaged the insurgent group with small arms fire about 90 kilometers north of Basrah. The insurgents briefly returned fire & then broke contact leaving weapons & equipment behind. Iraqi police found a significant amount of IED making materials incl. 228 pounds of TNT (24 boxes), 29 electric detonators, 4 explosively formed projectiles..one transmitter, 2 modified passive infrared devices, 7 batteries, 4 antennas and 270 pounds of C4.” (p.14)
“Baqubah—Iraqi police located & assisted in clearing 2 suspected IED here July 20.. the IEDs were disarmed by an Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal team.” (p.14)
“Kirkuk—Iraqi police officers & Coalition forces conducted a knock & search operation July 22 resulting in the capture of an anti-Iraq forces cell.. confiscated wires, schematics, ..boxes of electronics, info. on how to make IEDs, a sketch of the 4th St. bridge, info. on soldiers in a specific unit, ID info. on soldiers at a forward operating base... 4 men claiming to be Kurdish were detained.. All 4 detainees were later determined to be Arabs...” (p.15)
“Qayyarah—Iraqi soldiers observed a suspicious man carrying a box near a traffic control point July 22, and captured him before he could escape... The man suddenly dropped the box & attempted to flee... Soldiers with the ..Iraqi Army Div. chased him down & immediately captured the suspect. The box he was carrying contained one anti-tank mine, one washing machine timer, and a 12-volt rechargeable batter...”
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