coalition of the thrilling
The TV coverage is disgusting. This is a war, not a special effects movie. The blood is real. When the camera moves on the extras do not get up and dust themselves off, they are still dead.

Other people will be able to put together more sophisticated analyses than I can on why TV chooses an illusory experience of being there over the causes and solutions of this war. The torrent of images displaces thought and makes it easier to sell this war.

Presumably the journalists who appear on these programs (they cannot be described as making them) know something about the conflict. Presumably they know that the weapons of mass destruction were purchased with US approval, were used with US approval and were defended against international scrutiny with US help.

What kind of denial of conscience is needed for them to participate in this charade of blood?