"Set against radio waves, the flags have one distinct advantage: they are terrifying."
To Dexter Filkins "black flags" are "terrifying" as well as bugs, scary noises and the "things under his bed " that would surely come out night if it were not for his mommy's leaving the night light on..
It's a wonder how this "heroic" journalist can cover the war AND write with his dress over his head.....
Thanks for the visual, Red. Made me smile for the first time today!