War's proceeding; images having impact

A lot of people, I think, are starting to realize the Iraq war is not going to be a cakewalk, as US forces are meeting some stiff resistance.

As for how the invading forces are being received, it depends on who you ask: some Iraqis are elated; others are hostile.

I have also added a link to Al Jazeera to the right. Unless you can read Arabic, the stories at the site aren't going to be of much interest or utility. However, the images likely will be. The Arab broadcasting station is airing a lot of visuals of violence, death, and destruction that aren't being broadcast in the western media, and these depictions are not being well received by the so-called "Arab street." One has to wonder how long it will be before coalition forces decide to do something about this, perhaps by reverting to tactics used to keep Al Jazeera in line during the Afghan campaign.

Speaking of images from Al Jazeera, here's some of the captured American soldiers. Parading these POWs before a camera is, indeed, a violation of the Geneva Conventions, but our beloved friends at Fox have been doing the same thing. I'm sure other networks have been, too.