Democracy Now! Petraeus report, and what’s really going on (videos)

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Petraeus Praises “Surge” Results, War… Petraeus Praises “Surge” Results, Warns Against Quick Withdrawal From Iraq

General David Petraeus, President Bush’s top war commander in Iraq, testified Monday in what has been described as the most anticipated Congressional testimony by a general since the Vietnam War. He praised the results of the so-called surge and called for current U.S. troop levels to continue well into next year. We play excerpts of the hearing and get reaction from journalist Rick Rowley.

EXCLUSIVE Report From Iraq: U.S. Fueling Sectarian Civil War in Anbar by Funding Former Insurgents to Fight Al Qaeda

When Gen. David Petraeus spoke of success stories in Iraq, he largely focused on the situation in Anbar province where former Sunni insurgents are now fighting Al Qaeda alongside U.S. troops. In a U.S. broadcast exclusive, we air a report from Anbar by independent filmmaker Rick Rowley that exposes how the U.S. is fueling sectarian civil war in Iraq by funding the former Sunni insurgents.

see:

Al Jazeera: A local fight for security in al-Anbar province (video)

Olbermann: No Paper For Petreaus + Progress in Anbar + Worst Person Sept. 7, 2007 (videos)

09.07.07 Uncensored News Reports From Across The Middle East (video; over 18 only)