Conclusion of a current, fact-filled, point/counterpoint article running in politicsdaily.com by David Corn, former Washington Editor of The Nation
“But I do presume that our elected leaders — and their aides — will hold a rigorous regard for the truth, particularly when the issue is war. The bottom line is undeniable: Bush and Cheney repeatedly issued false statements to guide the nation to war, and they made no concerted efforts to guarantee that they were providing the public with the most realistic depiction of the threat. They were not interested in an honest debate; they wanted war.”
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March 30, 2010 at 15:47
Chris Anderson
Chuck,
What was really frustrating during the build up to war, was that many voices warned of the impending disaster–and no one, including the media listened.
March 31, 2010 at 11:17
applewoody
Agree. The media did not ask enough questions. They were led, like the rest of us.
March 31, 2010 at 09:55
Lydia Robertson
Hi – Let’s hope that the same forces don’t take us into any misadventures having to do with Iran. Checkout Glenn Greenwald on Salon today re the latest article in the NYT by Broad and Sanger.
March 31, 2010 at 11:16
applewoody
Lydia: Agree. Will check out article. Cheers. Chuck