Posted 4/09/2003 11:45:00 AM by Ocean Guy
Arabs Can't Believe the Truth
The headline in the Jerusalem Post and repeated in numerous other places: Arab world incredulous at Saddam's fall.

Some Arabs clustered at shop windows to watch the astounding pictures on television. Others turned off their sets in disgust at scenes from Baghdad of jubilant crowds celebrating the arrival of US troops and the apparent end of Saddam Hussein's regime.

The overwhelming emotion for many was one of disbelief, tinged for some with disappointment after weeks of hearing Saddam's government pledge a "great victory" or fight to the death against "infidel invaders."

More from the Washington Post (hat tip Command Post): Read all of their links! How can some people think there is no clash of cultures?