Worst War Ever

So el Presidente Bush does about 5 hours in Iraq last week, entirely inside the surreally protected Green Zone and what appears to be another "Mission Accomplished" photo-op type moment devoid of all but manufactured symbolic value, having little to no bearing at all on real life in Iraq, merely a way to get aggressive with the U.S. media and, by extension, electorate in advance of the fall mid-term Congressional election showdown.

Meanwhile, in a leaked memo sent by US Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad to US Secretary of State Condoleeeeeeeeeeeezza Rice and marked sensitive on June 20th, all the news Americans aren't hearing from Big Media:

Iraqi staff in the Public Affairs sector have complained that Islamist and Militia groups have been negatively affecting daily routine. Harassment over proper dress and habits is increasingly persuasive. They also report power cuts and fuel prices have diminished their quality of life.

O.k., bad opener, but is that it?

Another, a Sunni, said people in her neighbourhood are harassing women and telling them to cover up and stop using cell phones. She said the taxi driver who brings her every day to the green zone has told her he cannot let her ride unless she wears a headcover. A female in the PAS cultural section is now wearing a full abaya after receiving direct threats.

Now, I can't quote every section, that's what I have hotlinks like above, but I can tell you:

Staff members have reported it is now dangerous for men to wear shorts in public; they no longer allow their children to play outside in shorts. People who wear jeans in public have come under attack.

Well, certain parochial schools have dress codes, I mean, is there really something to complain about here?

An Arab newspaper editor told us he is preparing an extensive survey of ethnic cleansing, which he said is taking place in almost every Iraqi province, as political parties and their militias are seemingly engaged in tit-for-tat reprisals all over Iraq.

Negative, negative, negative. How about some uplifting news about all the good we're doing over there:

We have begun shredding documents that show local staff surnames. In March, a few members approached us to ask what provisions would we make for them if we evacuate.

Hey, at least they have their friends.

Personal safety depends on good relations with "neighborhood" governments, who barricade streets and ward off outsiders. People no longer trust most neighbours.

Well, at least those Iraqi employees who work inside the Green Zone can be trusted to keep us straight on the real picture.

Although our staff retain a professional demeanor, strains are apparent. We see their personal fears are reinforcing divisive sectarian or ethnic channels. Employees are apprehensive enough that we fear they may exaggerate developments or steer us towards news that comports with their own world view. Objectivity, civility, and logic that make for a functional workplace may falter if social pressures outside the Green Zone don't abate.

Hmm. How can I say this...

How about:
Holy motherfucking shit?