Iraq: Theater of the Absurd

[kpete]

Iraq: Theater of the Absurd (By BooMan)

From WAPO: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/30/AR2007083001848.html

Lawmakers in The Green Zone

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At one point, the three were trying to discuss the state of Iraqi security forces with Iraq’s national security adviser, Mowaffak al-Rubaie, but the large, flat-panel television set facing the official proved to be a distraction. Rubaie was watching children’s cartoons.

When Moran asked him to turn it off, Rubaie protested with a laugh and said, “But this is my favorite television show,” Moran recalled.

Porter confirmed the incident, although he tried to paint the scene in the best light, noting that at least they had electricity.

“I don’t disagree it was an odd moment, but I did take a deep breath and say, ‘Wait a minute, at least they are using the latest technology, and they are monitoring the world,’ ” Porter said. “But, yes, it was pretty annoying.”

more at:
http://noquarterusa.net/blog/2007/08/31/iraq-theater-of-the-absurd-by-booman/#more-794