January 26, 2009

Inverted Point of View

While reading an article in the Wall Street Journal a few minutes ago, I got the sudden desire to try an exercise in inversion.

First, the original article:

Afghan Guards Confound U.S. Forces

Armed private security companies are proliferating in Afghanistan, presenting a challenge for American forces struggling to discern the identities and loyalties of the employees.


Then, the inverted article:

U.S. Forces Confound Afghans

U.S. military forces are proliferating in Afghanistan, presenting a challenge for Afghans struggling to discern the identities and loyalties of these foreign troops.

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