Here is the Al Jazeera report on the interview -- sans belated "correction" from the Pakistani government, of course.

And since AJ is simply reporting on a CNN interview, rather than on their own Mushy interview, it comes across as more insulting.

Notice the difference in the choice of headline, between CNN and AJ.

Musharraf: Iraq war is a mistake

Asked whether he considered the invasion a mistake, the Pakistani leader said: "With hindsight, yes. We have landed ourselves in more trouble, yes."

"I am my own man, thank you very much." This provides the requisite sound bite for propagation by Al Jazeera and consumption by the Pakistani public.

After the interview, a Pakistani government spokesman called CNN to say that Musharraf did not intend to be categorical in his assertion that Bush had erred in invading Iraq.

Of course, this backpedaling "detail" does not show up in the Al Jazeera version of the story.

This whole manuever seems like an attempt to demonstrate political savvy. Did it work? Either way, Wolfie definitely got played.

Musharraf: Iraq war has made world 'less safe'

I met quite a number of managers in jihadi organizations who said they would like to quit but they couldn't afford to because they wouldn't make as much in the civilian sector."

Dilbert knows no boundaries.

Jessica Stern, on what lures some to terror

"Allah be praised. I thank Allah for all the good He has bestowed upon us. He has blessed us with martyrdom. Allah willing, we too will be martyred, just as they did."

Do you find this compelling?

Mothers of Hizbullah Martyrs: We are Very Happy and Want to Sacrifice More Children

Mark Bowden wrote this op-ed for the November 12 edition of the LA Times.

We should not be surprised if, even after the offensive is over, the roadside bombings, kidnappings and murders continue.

Does that mean that retaking Falluja accomplishes nothing?

No.

The target isn't just the terrorists, it's that vast middle ground of Iraqis.

Why We Must Take Falluja

The rebels can attack on a broad front for a while, but they will not be able to keep it up for long. What is going on in the Sunni Triangle is not so much a "rebel counteroffensive" as it is the last desperate gasp of a group running out of time and space.

Drawing on lessons from World War II, this writer disputes the implication of my "Slog" poem.

Two, Three, Many Fallujas

The questions I posed to combatant commanders this week were: Are we winning or losing the Global War on Terror? Is DoD changing fast enough to deal with the new 21st century security environment? Can a big institution change fast enough? Is the USG changing fast enough?

It's been 13 months. How are we doing?

Rumsfeld's war-on-terror memo

The Soviet Union killed more than a million people in Afghanistan, but never broke the will of the insurgents.

"It is pretty clear that the coalition can win in Afghanistan and Iraq in one way or another, but it will be a long, hard slog."

A Victory, But Little Is Gained

"The operations are almost over. There are only pockets of resistance left."

Falluja 'Almost Over'

"Three-fourths of the area is now under our control. We have made substantial, spacious gains in South Waziristan. As things stand today, it will not take very long. We should not take longer than the end of this year."

Pakistan Says Militants on the Run