Fake photo of Baghdad used to bolster GOP's claims?

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Tuesday March 28, 2006 · 12:27 PM PST

2006/03/28 · 12:27

Howard Kaloogian (R) has posted a photograph on his campaign website which he claims to have recently taken in downtown Baghdad, to show how "calm" and "stable" the city was during his visit.

Check out the photo under the fold. I am no photographic expert, but to me, this does not appear to be a photo of Baghdad (or even Iraq) at all.

Here's why I think this photo was not taken in Iraq:

1) The signs are all in Roman script. (the signs that read edo, 2.Noter, etc.) Where's the arabic?

2) The couple holding hands in the front, right side of the picture. First, the fact that they are walking down the street holding hands makes me think this is not from Baghdad. Second, look at the woman's top (shirt). It has spaghetti strap sleeves (shoulders exposed) and is awfully tight for Iraq.

Am I crazy, or is this not of Baghdad at all?

Check out the photo on Kaloogian's site here:

http://www.kaloogianforcongress.com/...

This is extremely important because Kaloogian is claiming that Iraq is much more calm and stable than most Americans believe. His direct quote: "We took this photo of dowtown Baghdad while we were in Iraq. Iraq (including Baghdad) is much more calm and stable than what many people believe it to be. But, each day the news media finds any violence occurring in the country and screams and shouts about it - in part because many journalists are opposed to the U.S. effort to fight terrorism."

Just another reason to support Busby on April 11 and June 6.

Remember to support her here:

http://actblue.com/...

and check out her campaign site here:

http://www.busbyforcongress.org

UPDATE: A few days ago, Kaloogian challenged his supporters to outraise Busby's netroots account (which stands at about $16,000)--they met the challenge and raised $25,000 for him through his website! Remember to give if you can! The latest poll in this race shows Busby leading the pack of 18 candidates with a wopping 39% of the vote! Remember, taking back the House begins with this race!

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