Interview-o-rama
Update: Part II of the Ambassador’s interview is up, including some corrections.
As I mentioned to Fliterman in comments at Neptunus Lex, I recently had the opportunity to conduct a one-on-one interview with Ambassador Charles Ries, the senior American in Iraq responsible for economic matters. It was a fascinating interview, and the overview/introduction is now posted.
Yesterday I also had the chance to speak through my flu-induced haze with a senior officer of the 3rd Infantry Division (currently deployed to Iraq), the division’s Deputy Commanding General, BG Jim Huggins. Like the Ries interview, results are posted at The Castle.
Keep your eyes open, ’cause the fun isn’t over yet–next week I expect to interview Major General Rick Lynch, and my name was reportedly put forward this morning in response to a blogger-focused inquiry from D.C.-level military leadership.
Yeah, I’m still trying to figure out whose life I’ve been living recently, ’cause it sure ain’t mine!
Posted by FbL
On March 7th, 2008 under GWOT, Military, Politics.
Comments: 2
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Comment from fliterman
Time: March 9, 2008, 10:52 pm
FbL – Thank you for following up as you said you would, and posting a great interview. It is a fascinating read, and I really appreciate it. As Ambassador Ries indicates, oil is indeed a key factor in the formula, a point seemingly not very well appreciated over at lex’s place.
I am not familiar with the Ambassador, and I do want to digest and reflect upon his comments. But on the surface, he is cautiously encouraging to me.
Again, thank you.
Comment from FbL
Time: March 10, 2008, 9:36 am
Glad you liked the interview. It was certainly an interesting experience for me, and an educational process.
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