It's hard to get a balanced look at Iraq since the media has already decided that we have lost in Iraq, and their biased reporting is nothing for short of direct campaigning for the democratic party.  In a way it's unfortunately that we have to rely on bloggers and similar people to give us another look at Iraq.

Michelle Malkin is one of my favorites, she and some other bloggers took a tour of Iraq and brought back another side, including some great pictures. 

"I came to Iraq a darkening pessimist about the war, due in large part to my doubts about the compatability of Islam and Western-style democracy, but also as a result of the steady, sensational diet of “grim milestone” and “daily IED count” media coverage that aids the insurgency.

I left Iraq with unexpected hope and resolve.

The everyday bravery and consummate professionalism of the troops I embedded with has strengthened my faith in the U.S. military. These soldiers are well aware of the history, culture, and sectarian strife that has wracked the Muslim world for more than a millennium. “They love death,” one gunner muttered as we heard explosions in the distance while parked in al Adil. Nevertheless, these troops are willing to put their lives on the line to bring security to Iraq, one neighborhood at a time. "

Read the entire article and view pictures at the link below...