Links of the Day, November 11

Remembering our veterans … And the last decade so far: News The President’s top advisers are recommending adding troops in Afghanistan, but Barack remains unconvinced. These people don’t need any convincing about what they think–inspiring! Blackwater executives authorized bribes to Iraqi officials to cover up civilian shootings. Politics Miscellaneous There’s a Calvin in every child: …

"Control Room"

Following up on the “War Zone Diary” post, here’s a documentary made a few years back about media coverage of the Iraq War, and specifically the role of Al Jazeera. It’s entitled “Control Room” and you can find the entire movie here. And the trailer:

"War Zone Diary"

NBC journalist Richard Engel put together a video journal of his time in Iraq; it’s a couple years old, but still good. You can watch it here. H/T to Amanda.