How can the MSM not know if what's going on in Iraq is Civil War or not?

[thepurpose]

Is it going to take Bush, Rummy or Condi saying it before they figure out what the fuck is right in front of their damn faces and noses. For christ sake, just because the current administration wants to send a message doesn't mean you have to sprew it forth like you have no fucking brain and ability to think for yourself. What started this rant is CNN little question mark after civil war? on the dumb ass situation room. Dumb asses don't even know what a situation is.

[blondeatlast]

1. Because they can't be bothered with dictionary.com, where I found this:

civil war 

a war between political factions or regions within the same country.

Compare American Civil War, English Civil War, Spanish Civil War.


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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source new! civil war
n.
A war between factions or regions of the same country.
A state of hostility or conflict between elements within an organization: “The broadcaster is in the midst of a civil war that has brought it to the brink of a complete management overhaul” (Bill Powell).
Civil War The war in the United States between the Union and the Confederacy from 1861 to 1865. Also called War Between the States.
Civil War The war in England between the Parliamentarians and the Royalists from 1642 to 1648.


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I'm convinced, but what do I know? Besides how to read a history book and a dictionary, that is...

[thepurpose]

2. Maybe the English Civil War, Spanish Civil War is throwing them since

Iraqi Civil War isn't mention. Must mean its not happening.

[Kutjara]

3. Bcause the Iraqi situation is missing one key element of a civil war:

Karl Rove hasn't called it one yet.

[pat_k]

4. As long as they can claim a "legitimate" government holds power. . .

. . .they can claim it's not a civil war.