Disinformation through the chatrooms..
The range of emotions displayed concerning this war runs the gamut.. with foaming anti-americanism vying for position with rabid anti-Iraqism.. perhaps anti-Saddamiam might be more correct.. but it does get confusing where one line ends and the next begins..
It's crises the likes of this that bring out the best in folks..
However.. point is there appear to be those in the chats.. who's sole purpose is to distort the ubiquitous reports we're getting.. to 'demoralize' those who would support the action against Saddam.. to twist the aim of the invasion away from the Ba'ath and towards the innocent Iraqi's themselves..
It's a tactic that might work on those in Baghdad.. or Basra.. Then again that might prove difficult.. what with the internet not really common to Iraqi households..
One of the fundamentals in Middle Eastern diplomacy has historically been.. when asked a direct question.. obfuscate.. lie.. It buys time for a considered response to be formulated.. and lies on the international level can be shrugged off as 'misunderstandings'..
This is the approach we're seeing from some chatters. and while highly amusing.. it has sinister overtones..
As for the peace activists.. some are so frustrated with their lack of success.. they're ready to take a swing at someone..