Posted in: Opinions
Written By: Eric S. Margolis*
I take little pleasure in being vindicated. I’d have much preferred the US had never invaded Iraq, an unnecessary war that killed hundreds of thousands, ravaged Iraq, and cost US taxpayers close to $1 trillion — to date.
Ironically, it was Saddam Hussein, not Bush or Cheney, who were telling the truth.
The US media played a major role promoting the Iraq war. It trumpeted White House war propaganda, headlined false stories, and kept the American public in a state of constant fear and confusion. Thanks to collusion between the Bush White House and the media, over 80 per cent of Americans wrongly believed Iraq was behind the 9/11 attacks.
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Americans, as with most people, like to be told only what they already believe. The US corporate media often acts as a megaphone for government or special interests rather than performing its key role in a democracy — keeping government honest. That has become the job of WikiLeaks.
*Eric Margolis is a veteran US journalist
http://www.yobserver.com/opinions/10020830.html
