Jessica Lynched By The Left

Posted By Blackfive

Jessica Lynch's rescue (and her subsequent battlefield story) has come under intense scrutiny from various media outlets. Recently, the New York Times' Nick Kristof, the BBC, and Democratic Presidential hopeful and Congressman Dennis Kucinich have accused the administration of fabricating the story. Essentially, that the Bush administration sensationalized the raid to free a POW in order to increase the public's perception of the military's prowess and administration's success. You know, it's kind of ironic that the Times is accusing anyone of embellishment these days...

Mr. Kristof's recent article is a bit more understanding of the 'Fog of War' and how simple events can become legend. He also details the possibility that Private Lynch was to be executed and narrowly escaped that fate. While definitely biased, Kristof is a decent writer - he can craft an opinion. I do have a few things to address about his articles, though.
Original Blogspot Posting - June 20, 2003
First, Kristof complains about how the raid was staged for our televisions. It is very reassuring to me that every military raid IS well thought out and practiced. But a well rehearsed raid does not equal staged for tv. If you were going in to a hostile environment, wouldn't you want to be confident that you were as ready as possible? Wouldn't you rehearse? Sure you would because YOU AREN'T STUPID!

Second, Kristof, the BBC and Kucinich spout off about how the hospital staff kept telling the Special Forces that it was safe for them to take Private Lynch. Okay, we'll trust the Iraqis - who are well known for their trustworthiness - and put away our weapons and we'll even knock politely on the door.

Navy Seal, "Hello, hello. Are there any Americans in there?"

This is ludicrous, insane, and anybody who spent any time in the military or police will tell you this is a dumb idea that would get you killed. The folks at the NY Times would be decrying the sloppy military if we had gone in unprepared and gotten ambushed.

Time will tell who is right and who is wrong (I'm betting against Kristof). We'll just have to wait and see...

Blackfive

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Jessica Lynched By The Left

Jessica Lynch's rescue (and her subsequent battlefield story) has come under intense scrutiny from various media outlets. Recently, the New York Times' Nick Kristof, the BBC, and Democratic Presidential hopeful and Congressman Dennis Kucinich have accused the administration of fabricating the story. Essentially, that the Bush administration sensationalized the raid to free a POW in order to increase the public's perception of the military's prowess and administration's success. You know, it's kind of ironic that the Times is accusing anyone of embellishment these days...

Mr. Kristof's recent article is a bit more understanding of the 'Fog of War' and how simple events can become legend. He also details the possibility that Private Lynch was to be executed and narrowly escaped that fate. While definitely biased, Kristof is a decent writer - he can craft an opinion. I do have a few things to address about his articles, though.
Original Blogspot Posting - June 20, 2003
First, Kristof complains about how the raid was staged for our televisions. It is very reassuring to me that every military raid IS well thought out and practiced. But a well rehearsed raid does not equal staged for tv. If you were going in to a hostile environment, wouldn't you want to be confident that you were as ready as possible? Wouldn't you rehearse? Sure you would because YOU AREN'T STUPID!

Second, Kristof, the BBC and Kucinich spout off about how the hospital staff kept telling the Special Forces that it was safe for them to take Private Lynch. Okay, we'll trust the Iraqis - who are well known for their trustworthiness - and put away our weapons and we'll even knock politely on the door.

Navy Seal, "Hello, hello. Are there any Americans in there?"

This is ludicrous, insane, and anybody who spent any time in the military or police will tell you this is a dumb idea that would get you killed. The folks at the NY Times would be decrying the sloppy military if we had gone in unprepared and gotten ambushed.

Time will tell who is right and who is wrong (I'm betting against Kristof). We'll just have to wait and see...

Blackfive

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