Posted on 01/25/2005 7:37:33 AM PST by OHJ
No matter what your opinion on the US military effort in Iraq, one would hope that most people are wishing the Iraqis the best as they head to the polls this upcoming weekend. After all, a nation and its people, have much at stake come Sunday's election as their actions will potentially determine the political course of an entire region for generations to come.
Unfortunately, very few liberal journalists seem to be cheering for the Iraqi people. Even as polls are emerging showing a very high intended participation rate, a majority of reporting is still focusing on the smaller regions where stability is limited or where there is a high chance for bloodshed. It is an absolutely morbid fascination.
Of course, it is critically important to account the daily events in Iraq and if they contain acts of violence then surely this should be reported. I have long contended, however, that the situation in Iraq, although far from ideal, is neither the doom and gloom nor the quagmire the international press wishes it was. If the media was not so utterly opposed to George W. Bush and his agenda in Iraq, perhaps we would see a different tone in journalism. Perhaps we would see more of the optimism associated with other recent international
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