Iraqi Optimism

We continually hear of the 'doom and gloom' and 'downward spiral' that is Iraq from the MSM. It's refreshing to read that the people who are benefiting are grateful and encouraged:

"When I come here and watch TV, I think this is the end of Iraq. It's over," al-Suwaij said. In Iraq, however, she sees a country "taking baby steps" toward democracy. She says the economy is booming. Schools are improving. Women fill 25 percent of elected positions, a milestone not seen even in the United States.

"Yes, security is a problem and sometimes there is no electricity and no water," al-Suwaij said, "but at the end of the day when we put our head on the pillow, Saddam is gone and that alone brings us great satisfaction. That allows us hope."

I know the MSM spin this war for ratings, but there comes a time when an IED exploding loses it weight when it's never offset by schools and hospitals opening. How about telling us of the elections in 85% of Iraq where locals tasted freedom. Sunni and foreign fighters are driving the media and when we respond it's always how many women and children we killed in 'indiscriminate' violence.