A somewhat controversial viewpoint from across the pond, but one that some listeners may well relate to, as this war blunders on. The commentator explores the possible impacts of a withdrawal from Iraq, and his weariness with the ongoing barrage of tragic news from the frontlines. The piece reflects the uncomfortable reality of a war fought somewhere else: the majority of the population safely ensconced over here, engrossed by the mundanities of regular life, whilst helplessly watching gruesome developments on 24 hour cable news.
Perfect for ATC or ME, and likely to elicit feedback, possibly of the "typical lily-livered lefty NPR material" kind.
Review of Iraq Fatigue
Helen Woodward
Posted on September 28, 2004 at 01:03 PM
A somewhat controversial viewpoint from across the pond, but one that some listeners may well relate to, as this war blunders on. The commentator explores the possible impacts of a withdrawal from Iraq, and his weariness with the ongoing barrage of tragic news from the frontlines. The piece reflects the uncomfortable reality of a war fought somewhere else: the majority of the population safely ensconced over here, engrossed by the mundanities of regular life, whilst helplessly watching gruesome developments on 24 hour cable news.
Perfect for ATC or ME, and likely to elicit feedback, possibly of the "typical lily-livered lefty NPR material" kind.