What *really* annoys me about the invasion is the false propaganda, and wilful misinterpretation of events. In every case unsubstantiated spin is immediately regurgitated by tedium-dodging 24hr news channels and the slavering tabloids.
How about our brave British boys ‘executed’ in cold blood by the Iraqi barbarians? Whose families were then told the truth by the platoon sergeants and subsequently attacked the government’s outrageous reaction, forcing a retraction?
Or Geoff Hoon announcing the “categorical” proof that Iraq was going to use chemical weapons? Which turned out to be the discovery of some NBC protective suits? And was forced to backtrack again?
This favourite phrase heard again and again: “If any further proof were needed that Saddam’s regime are evil and despicable then this [new sliver of desperate propaganda] proves it”. The sheer dishonesty is breathtaking. You cunts.
Besides, the holier-than-thou Geneva Convention invocations are hypocrisy at best. Showing the PoWs alive and unharmed on TV? Big fucking deal.
The last article touches on the recently ratified ICC humanitarian crimes court. Created with the highest principles in mind, opposed and attacked by the US (along with Libya, China and other countries with terrible human rights records).
Some good might come of all this though – if the meagre influence of the UK can temper other unacceptable US foreign policies.
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