Say What?

Front page, Section C, Philadelphia Inquirer, today, June 23, 2008...

PROGRESS IN IRAQ - As violence wanes, growing popular sentiment in Iraq suggests a more stable and peaceful future.

The lead story is by columnist Kevin Ferris who calls his column "Back Channels". The money quote...

It seems Iraqis have decided that al-Qaeda, not America, is the "foremost enemy." That al-Qaeda, not America, had come to fight the people of Iraq. That al-Qaeda, not America, was the enemy of Muslims and their holy places.

You might hope such good news to be on the front page of section A. I suppose the Back Channels and obscure blogs are all it deserves. At least it being printed - that's a start.

Iraq Road Trip?

If Barack Obama goes to Iraq as John McCain suggested last week, what kind of country would he find? Are there any signs of success?

Seemingly buried in the Friday news cycle is this story from the Washington Post. The CIA is reporting it has Al-Qaeda on the ropes globally.

But what about Iraq? How dangerous is it in the country where success is rarely reported? Instead of risking sniper fire (like one Democrat Presidential candidate has), perhaps Barry could simply get a debriefing from the Eagles Cheerleaders.

Obama's campaign could only dream of such success...