They are like catch-phrases of cultural myths that -- repeated often enough in enough articles -- becomes received wisdom.
Even if it isn't true. Such is AmeriKa's MSM!
"28 killed as bombs strike Baghdad market, Mosul checkpoint" by Kim Gamel/Associated Press November 24, 2007
BAGHDAD - Bombers struck a pet market in central Baghdad and a police checkpoint in the northern city of Mosul yesterday, killing 28 people in two of the deadliest attacks in weeks.
The first blast occurred before 9 a.m. when a bomb hidden in a box of small birds exploded as Iraqis were strolling past animal stalls and bird cages at Baghdad's al-Ghazl market. The market had recently reemerged as a popular venue as security has increased in the capital.
Police and hospital officials said at least 15 people were killed and 56 wounded, including four police. Another 13 people were killed in the Mosul attack, police said.
The ability of extremists to penetrate the security surrounding one of Baghdad's most popular shopping areas tempered the budding sense of hope in the capital after years of turmoil.
Stinks of a western-style black-op!
The blast sent dogs scattering in the streets and neglected chicks chirping near pools of blood as vendors rushed to help the wounded.
Amir Aziz, a 22-year-old pigeon vendor who was wounded by shrapnel:
"Today, the market was very crowded and we were happy about that. The Iraqi security officials have deceived us by their statements that the situation is 80 percent better. People believed them and began to go out thinking that it would be safe. I think that the situation will become worse again."
The Iraqi military spokesman in Baghdad urged patience, insisting that security forces were gaining the upper hand but acknowledging that "pockets of terrorists" still exist.
And we know who they are! "Al-CIA-Duh" or FRU, to name two!
Brigadier General Qassim al-Moussawi: "People have to stay alert and continue cooperating with us so as not to give the terrorists any opportunities to carry out such cowardly operations."
The Mosul blast happened as vehicles were lined up for inspection at a checkpoint. Ten civilians and three policemen were killed, police Brigadier General Mohammed al-Wakaa said.
US commanders say attacks are down 55 percent nationwide since June because of American success in subduing Sunni and Shi'ite extremists since President Bush ordered nearly 30,000 reinforcements to Iraq this year.
Yup, there is your repetitive tag line, folks! Surge worked, violence down.
You enjoying that shit, Amurkn? Keep chewing, boy-o!
But US officials have cautioned that the extremists have been bloodied but not defeated."
Yeah, they are never gonna be defeated, and we are going to be there forever!
