PBS on Iraq: A Compilation of Deceit Resent-Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:04:42 -0500 (CDT) A PBS documentary on the Iraq War broke little new ground, but compiled the extraordinary record of the Bush administration's deceit. In this guest essay, Middle East expert Morgan Strong noted one new motive for the war: the desire to have Iraq recognize Israel. For the full story, go to http://www.consortiumnews.com. We are about to start our spring fund drive, which will be crucial in determining how much reporting we can do in the months heading into Election 2008. We are setting a target of $25,000. So if you want to get an early start in helping us reach our goal, please consider making a tax-deductible donation by credit card online or by mailing a check to Consortium for Independent Journalism (CIJ); Suite 102-231; 2200 Wilson Blvd.; Arlington VA 22201. ( For readers wanting to use PayPal, you can address contributions to our account, which is named "consortnew@aol.com."). With donations of $100, we'll send you an autographed gift copy of our latest book, Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush. (Or you can request that we substitute either Robert Parry's Lost History or his book on the rise of the Bush dynasty, Secrecy & Privilege.) With donations of $150 or more, we'll send the hard cover version of Neck Deep. (We also have a few copies left of Parry's Trick or Treason, which we can substitute, if you wish, while supplies last.) As always, thank you for your support! You can make an online donation at https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/consortiumnews/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page_KEY=2043