Quote Originally Posted by Chris
Yes, but keep in mind that all countries have their own propoganda machines - based on THEIR interests. However, I do feel people who listen only to our media only get one point of view.
I agree, however, the government's grip on media in Italy or Germany for example, isn't as firm as it's here in the U.S.

The Iraq issue is complex and it has been part of the American international politics for a while. IMO, the Bush administration failed to justify going there.
WMD = none

Al Queda in Iraq = ???

Liberating Iraqi people = the effort to present that as a reason to invade Iraq was a real "friday job" . I don't doubt that the Iraqi people suffered under Saddam, but they have been suffering for a quarter of a century. Just a lame "excuse" to invade the country anyway.

@ Karl K: I can't tell if the picture has been doctored, but I hope it was doctored.

Besides, the way Mr. Bush appears in public, I wouldn't be surprised about the picture anyway. Spitting on the White House lawn in front of hundreds of reporters is something every politician should avoid. I know that to him his image in the world may be irrelevant, but he should at least act like he cares what the rest of the world thinks about him.