More disgusting bias from the media

Guardian reports Iraq insurgents snatch victory from defeat - Massive police station assault alarms locals despite retreat

Omar at Iraq the Model blogged This article by the Guardian is another striking evidence to the bias of the media whenever it comes to Iraq. "What's new?" One would think. Well, the new thing and really disgusting thing is that the paper didn’t only ignore a piece of good news or exaggerated a piece of bad news like we get to see, hear or read almost every day in the last two years; instead, a frank victory for Iraqi police was somehow changed into a victory for the "insurgents"!! I read the piece twice and tried to see the any sign that indicates such a victory for the insurgents but I failed in both trials. The editor carried almost accurate news about the incident in question, yet the commentary and conclusions were a piece of mere ridicule. It is true that the terrorists were able to arrange a relatively large assault but it was far from being well organized or well done let alone a victory, and here is why:

• The attack was successfully repelled. Now does that make it a victory for the aggressors? I guess not.
• Reinforcements were not available during the critical phase of the battle as they couldn't make their way to the battle scene but this didn't deter the IP men from fighting and defending their station independently and I guess everyone agrees that policemen are not supposed to fight against men armed with RPGs and mortars; at least that's true in the vast majority of countries but our IP (Iraqi Police) men accepted the challenge and won.
• It was mainly the bravery and good training of one Iraqi policeman that "turned the tide" according to the paper itself. Now, one gunner was able to turn the tide and this-in my opinion-is a big sign of skill and organized defense. Still, the Guardian wants us to believe it was a victory for the insurgents!
• By the end of the battle, at least 10 terrorists were found killed and some 40 were arrested. What a victorious battle those terrorists planned for!
• Finally and actually most important is that during the battle, people from the mixed Sunni and She'at neighborhood called 55 times and provided tips to the IP about the movements of the terrorists. Yes, 55 phone calls in less than 2 hours and if this doesn't show the real attitude of Iraqi citizens towards terrorists then I don't know what can! But still, the Guardian wants us to believe that the insurgents are winning. How disgusting!

Iraqis have the same problem with the MSM that we do.