You Can't Write This Stuff

One thing is readily clear here in the states: we just have no clue what's going on in Iraq. I've encountered a lot of weird anecdotes from soldiers and reporters since the war began. Occasionally one will hit home. My brother talking about the blase reaction from Iraqis when U.S. soldiers cross through their backyards or raid their houses was one case. This story from Richard Engel's Baghdad Blog was another.

We have no idea...