Invading Iran

The idea that the USA is contemplating an invasion if Iran (as reported by the New Yorker), while it is preoccupied by the upcoming Iraqi elections is ludicrous. It is another example of the decline of traditional reporting, as well as continued liberal attempts to discredit the Bush Administration. It would be laughable, if it weren't possible we may actually have CIA operatives in the country, which will now be put at risk by this careless reporng. This is hardly a scoop, since Iran does share a common border with Iraq, it is possible enemy insurgents have been slipping in and out of the country as they have with Syria.
The article's use of anonymous sources sounds more like something from the National Enquirer, which isn't really a shock, since mainstream media has been going increasingly tabloid lately. As in the recent "Memogate" scandal, the attitude is, if you don't have the truth, just make it up and worry about the facts later. The press never lets the truth get in the way of a good story, especially if it hurts American esteem.

Click here for the Petagon Rebuttle:
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/2005/nr20050117-1987.html