Bush's Fake Sheik Whacked:

The Surge and the Al Qaeda Bunny

Bush shook Abu Risha's hand two weeks ago for the cameras. Bush can shake his hand again, but not the rest of him: Abu Risha was blown away just hours before Bush was to go on the air to praise his new friend.

Here's what you need to know that NPR won't tell you.

1. Sheik Abu Risha wasn't a sheik.
2. He wasn't killed by Al Qaeda.
3. The new alliance with former insurgents in Anbar is as fake as the sheik - and a murderous deceit. Full Story »

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Mike LaBonte
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by Mike LaBonte - Oct. 1, 2008

Palast's usual sensational writing style. This is an important story. The linked videos provide the best evidence. Include limited US military response to the claims, but let them give their take on what is happening.

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