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Originally posted by Nizzle
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I feel that trying to discredit the blog as fiction is a weak attempt at invalidating the disturbing implications.
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I don't doubt the situations that are described in the blog at all. I do doubt that it was written by an Iraqi woman for a couple of reasons. First off, my doubt stems from her grasp of English and its usages. English is an exceedingly difficult language to learn, much less master. Her writing style is indicative of a native English speaker. Secondly, I'm suspect of that kind of western influence in Iraq. I've never been there so I can't say this with any authority, but suspicion tells me that as much as Hussein micromanaged his country with a fervent hatred of all things American, I'm fairly certain he managed to keep western music out. Her use of the acronym MIBT, referencing our own black helicopter MIBs seems suspect as well. Am I to believe that their common usage of the acronym MIBT just coincidentally coincides with the Arabic translation of Men In Black Turbans?
The reason I am angry over fiction like this is because it gives convenient ammunition to those opposed to her viewpoint. I believe this is someone with strong feelings against the U.S. presence in Iraq and is fabricating a blog to lend her beliefs credence. However, if it is proved to be false, then this blog will only serve to do harm to this particular cause.
I'm not saying I have it on authority that this blog is false. What I am saying is that I doubt it is authentic. I could very well be wrong.