#iraqwar — Public Fediverse posts
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/279924/ The pro-war pundits who got Iraq wrong are also getting Iran wrong #DonaldTrump #Iran #Iraq #IraqWar #MediaCriticism #MiddleEast #TrumpAdministration
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“HOW MEDIA LENS FORGED A PATH FOR INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM”
by Peter Oborne in Declassified UK
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@turnleft
@cemedia
@novaramedia
@BylineTimes
@MiddleEastEye
@DoubleDownNews“We are seeing today a surge in heretical media outlets including Novara, Doubledown News, Drop Site, Byline Times, Middle East Eye – and of course Declassified UK.
We have emerged thanks in part to a growing appreciation that the mainstream media is broken, cannot be trusted, and is far more likely to disseminate falsehood than tell the truth.
So it is only fair to wish a happy 25th birthday to the earliest of these dissident outlets – Media Lens”
https://www.declassifieduk.org/how-media-lens-forged-a-path-for-independent-journalism/
#Press #SocialMedia #UK #LegacyMedia #MediaLens #LiberalBias #Gaza #Iran #PalestinianGenocide #BBCPropaganda #Lies #Disinformation #ClimateCrisis #IraqWar #NHS #Assange #Vindication
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I just watched an episode of Masters of Horror called Homecoming directed by Joe Dante.
Almost all of Dante's movies are political but you often need to interpret. In 2005 he had something to say about the Iraq War and George W. Bush. This time there was no subtlety involved.
Homecoming is not great. If it had been purely black humor it might have worked better but it also tries to be sentimental which falls flat. As a political statement I love it.
If you want the spoiler summary ....
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Iran war could ultimately weaken US and benefit China. #China #IranWar #IraqWar #MiddleEast #Opinion #Taiwanwar #USforeignpolicy #USPower #USChinarivalry
https://iwpost.com/iran-war-could-ultimately-weaken-us-and-benefit-china/?fsp_sid=3851 -
What to know about astronaut Anne McClain, falsely accused of crime by her estranged wife
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/news/astronaut-anne-mcclain-falsely-accused
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"Dick Cheney suffered from his sick heart since decades." – Not only himself. 🖤 💔
#heartless #IraqWar #Lies #Torture #PanamaInvasion #DesertStorm #GulfWar #Panama #Somalia #Corruption #Halliburton #Collusion #Bribery #GeorgeHwBush #Dick #Cheney
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“If we want to be able to see what’s happening, we’ll have to be in the front”
"Police hate to be outflanked—they can’t risk being surrounded themselves."
https://crimethinc.com/2025/01/28/its-safer-in-the-front-taking-the-offensive-against-tyranny
#fear #frontLine #struggles #Bush #GeorgeWBush #IraqWar #comrades #collectives #crowdManagement #WashingtonDC #anarchists #antiFascists #territory #kettling #responsibility #tearGas #agency #demos #demonstrations #protests
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"I came to understand the importance of a deeper interdisciplinary scholarship that would better support what doctors in #Fallujah had been yelling to the international community for years [..] which is that something horrible has happened to the #environmentInFallujah, that it is changing ppl's reproductive health..."
#KaliRubaii on toxic supply chains of war in #Iraq
https://soundcloud.com/vomekpfa-1/toxic-supply-chains-of-war-in-iraq
#uranium #depletedUranium #uraniumPoisoning #ecocide #USmilitaryPollution #IraqWar #DRC @iraq
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"I came to understand the importance of a deeper interdisciplinary scholarship that would better support what doctors in #Fallujah had been yelling to the international community for years [..] which is that something horrible has happened to the #environmentInFallujah, that it is changing ppl's reproductive health..."
#KaliRubaii on toxic supply chains of war in #Iraq
https://soundcloud.com/vomekpfa-1/toxic-supply-chains-of-war-in-iraq
#uranium #depletedUranium #uraniumPoisoning #ecocide #USmilitaryPollution #IraqWar #DRC @iraq
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"I came to understand the importance of a deeper interdisciplinary scholarship that would better support what doctors in #Fallujah had been yelling to the international community for years [..] which is that something horrible has happened to the #environmentInFallujah, that it is changing ppl's reproductive health..."
#KaliRubaii on toxic supply chains of war in #Iraq
https://soundcloud.com/vomekpfa-1/toxic-supply-chains-of-war-in-iraq
#uranium #depletedUranium #uraniumPoisoning #ecocide #USmilitaryPollution #IraqWar #DRC @iraq
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"I came to understand the importance of a deeper interdisciplinary scholarship that would better support what doctors in #Fallujah had been yelling to the international community for years [..] which is that something horrible has happened to the #environmentInFallujah, that it is changing ppl's reproductive health..."
#KaliRubaii on toxic supply chains of war in #Iraq
https://soundcloud.com/vomekpfa-1/toxic-supply-chains-of-war-in-iraq
#uranium #depletedUranium #uraniumPoisoning #ecocide #USmilitaryPollution #IraqWar #DRC @iraq
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ICYMI - From 2011: Secret memos expose link between #BigOil firms and invasion of #Iraq
Paul Bignell, Tuesday 19 April 2011
"Five months before the March 2003 invasion, Baroness Symons, then the Trade Minister, told #BP that the Government believed British energy firms should be given a share of Iraq's enormous oil and gas reserves as a reward for #TonyBlair's military commitment to US plans for regime change.
"The papers show that Lady Symons agreed to lobby the Bush administration on BP's behalf because the oil giant feared it was being 'locked out' of deals that Washington was quietly striking with US, French and Russian governments and their energy firms.
"Minutes of a meeting with BP, #Shell and BG (formerly #BritishGas) on 31 October 2002 read: 'Baroness Symons agreed that it would be difficult to justify British companies losing out in Iraq in that way if the UK had itself been a conspicuous supporter of the US government throughout the crisis.'
"The minister then promised to "report back to the companies before Christmas" on her lobbying efforts.
"The Foreign Office invited BP in on 6 November 2002 to talk about opportunities in Iraq 'post #RegimeChange'. Its minutes state: "Iraq is the big oil prospect. BP is desperate to get in there and anxious that political deals should not deny them the opportunity.'
"After another meeting, this one in October 2002, the Foreign Office's Middle East director at the time, Edward Chaplin, noted: 'Shell and BP could not afford not to have a stake in [Iraq] for the sake of their long-term future... We were determined to get a fair slice of the action for UK companies in a post-Saddam Iraq."'
Read more:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/secret-memos-expose-link-between-oil-firms-and-invasion-of-iraq-2269610.html
#BigOilAndGas #EndlessWars #BPKnew #Oiligarchy #AbolishTheMonarchy #NoWar #IraqWar #ShellOil -
As Military Contractors Face Scrutiny; A Look at Erik Prince's Controversial 'Blackwater Worldwide'
Story by Rishitha Boddu, December 2, 2023
"Erik Prince is an American businessman and former US Navy SEAL whose net worth is estimated at a substantial $2 billion dollars. He is known for founding and owning the military contractor XE, widely recognized as #BlackwaterWorldwide, a company that engaged in #covert government operations. However, this enterprise faced intense scrutiny for #HumanRights violations in 2007, leading to Erik's decision to step down as its leader in 2009. But even before Blackwater, a significant portion of Prince's wealth is derived from his family's automotive accessory empire, established by his father.
"Established in 1997, Blackwater holds the distinction of being the largest private military company globally. Notably, it has been awarded more than $1.6 billion in federal contracts. Moreover, the company is reported to have secured classified contracts from the Central Intelligence Agency (#CIA) amounting to a staggering $600 million since 2001. Following Erik's departure, Blackwater underwent a change in ownership, with a group of investors acquiring it in 2010, before rebranding it as Academi in 2011. In 2013, Erik Prince authored the book 'Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror,' shedding light on the company's inner workings.
"Blackwater, a private military and security company founded by Erik Prince in 1997, emerged as a major player during the #IraqWar. The company secured contracts to provide security services to various U.S. government agencies, making it an essential part of the U.S. military presence in Iraq. Blackwater's involvement in the Iraq war, including the killing of civilians, brought it to the forefront of public scrutiny and controversy.
"Blackwater and Erik Prince faced numerous allegations of war crimes and misconduct during the Iraq war. The most infamous incident was the #NisourSquare massacre in 2007, where Blackwater personnel were involved in a shooting that resulted in the deaths of seventeen Iraqi civilians.
"The Nisour Square incident was a turning point, as it raised questions about the behavior of private military contractors in a war zone. It prompted further investigations into the conduct of Blackwater and its personnel, ultimately contributing to a tarnished reputation.
"Amid mounting legal challenges and heightened scrutiny, Erik Prince chose to step down from his role as the CEO of Blackwater in 2009. The controversy surrounding Blackwater's activities in Iraq and its reputation became increasingly untenable, and Prince sold the company.
"Prince's resignation was seen as a strategic move to distance himself from the crimes at Blackwater. While it marked his exit from the company he founded, it did not shield him from ongoing legal battles and public attention.
"In sworn statements submitted as part of the case, former Blackwater employees made explosive allegations, including claims that Prince may have been involved in the murder of individuals cooperating with federal authorities investigating the company.
"These individuals also alleged that Blackwater was engaged in smuggling weapons into Iraq and that Erik Prince, in their view, perceived himself as a '#ChristianCrusader' with a mission to eliminate Muslims and Islam. These allegations fueled the already raging controversy surrounding Prince and his companies.
"The fraud case and the allegations against Erik Prince and Blackwater have continued to generate public and legal scrutiny. This ongoing legal battle has kept the controversies alive, ensuring that Prince remains a figure of interest and concern."
https://marketrealist.com/blackwater-and-erik-prince/
#ErikPrince #Blackwater #Academi #Xe #NoDAPL #ClimateProtestors #TigerSwan #WaterProtectors #WarCrimes #IraqiCivilians #Warmonger #BigOilAndGas #BetsyDevos #Amway #ChristianRight #Fascism
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The Architects of the #IraqWar: Where Are They Now? They’re all doing great, thanks for asking. https://theintercept.com/2023/03/15/iraq-war-where-are-they-now/
#GeorgeWBush
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@damemagazine @parkermolloy Adding #Hashtags so more people see this #CassidyHutchinson #MaggieHaberman #MarkMeadows #perjury #SubornationOfPerjury #SuborningPerjury #LawFedi #FediLaw #January6thCommittee #Jan6 #January6 #Trump #DonaldTrump #TrumpCoup #NewYorkTimes
This #4thEstate flagship employing the Trump shrink, is the same #PaperOfRecord that helped #DickCheney sell the US on the #IraqWar with aluminum tubes lies, while sitting on the treasonous domestic mass spying story.
