Jerry Springer was having a cow over the secrecy. He thought either we don't trust the Iraqi's or we don't trust their ability to provide security. He thought we insulted the Iraqi's by not giving them advance warning of the visit.
The notion that we don't trust the press didn't occur to Springer.
Jerry Springer is still on the air somewhere? And people actually listen?? sheesh, who knew...
Thanks for the ping Mo1, I love this part:
The trip was the brainchild of the president himself, who told his staff that he wanted to travel to Baghdad as soon as Mr. al-Maliki filled the final positions in his government, which occurred Thursday. The White House set up a strange series of movements for the president: He went to Camp David on Thursday and then returned to the White House on Sunday, only to leave again for his retreat early the next morning. Reporters were lulled.
Lulled, as in anesthetized, LOLOL! Actually, I'd like to see a list of the reporters who were trusted enough to be told the information and invited along.
Good morning Howlin nice to see you.