[patj]

This is what strikes me: There was no way to independently confirm the authenticity of the information attributed to al-Qaida.

Did the DBM "independently confirm" the Haditha story? Did it mention that they couldn't?

As to the substance; sounds like the Greatest Army in the World, is doing a fine job. Many thanks to all who serve.

[Rokke]

"This is what strikes me: There was no way to independently confirm the authenticity of the information attributed to al-Qaida."

My thought as well. Typical. You only see comments like that in stories that weaken the MSM anti-American agenda.

[Glenmerle]

This is what strikes me: There was no way to independently confirm the authenticity of the information attributed to al-Qaida.

That jumped out at me too. That's a new one for Al-AP.