Bush's Fake Sheik Whacked:

Greg Palast by Greg Palast | Sep. 17, 2007 (Special Report)

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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by Ben Ross - Oct. 1, 2008

I wonder if this ....somewhat silly news style....interferes with the news tidbits getting to a wider audience.....Is it true. After the lies (0f omission) by the high command David P. concerning the number of fighters and support , as well as the status of security in Iraq.....this story get high marks for debunking the self interested warmongers in MSM.... who still are not asking ' why are we in Iraq?'.