Progress Behind The 'Chaos' Clutter

Washington Times ^ | 9-6-03 | Jack Kelly

[Ex-Dem]

Iraq is said to be in "chaos," and the security situation "deteriorating" because of the suicide truck bombings of the U.N. compound in Baghdad Aug. 19, and the Imam Ali mosque in Najaf Aug. 29.

"Chaos" means the complete absence of order. If Iraq really were in chaos, it is hard to imagine how the security situation could "deteriorate" further. Our pundits are as linguistically challenged as they are careless with facts.

[Gorzaloon]

Corrected Text:

" Iraq is said to be in "chaos," and the security situation "deteriorating" because of the 2004 elections"

[FairOpinion]

Cowgirl, you may want to ping your Iraq good news list -- more stuff that the main media ignores.

The good news, that now, even with all the current problems things are a thousand times better now, than they were under Saddam just doesn't seem to get out to the main media.

"I have been shocked at the difference between the Baghdad I found on my return and all the bad news from the city," said the Rev. Ken Joseph, who runs an aid mission there. "Despite the recent bombings, Baghdad looks remarkably different," he said.

"The stores are full of supplies. The streets are crowded with people and cars. The buses are working and police are on the streets. ... I am at a loss to reconcile what I see on the ground with what is being reported."

"Many who militated against toppling Saddam predicted Iraq would descend into communal violence and civil war," Mr. Zogby said. "Instead, Iraqis have worked together and closely with coalition authorities and troops. Local councils and courts are functioning throughout the country. Workers in schools, hospitals and government ministries have elected their own leaders, and the seeds of democracy are sprouting."