Glenn Greenwald is sick and tired of the "The "nobody-could-have-known" excuse"--though this particular essay is not directed at Obama's speech, but fits into the overall dominant narrative. And reminds us about Dick Cheney's explanations (which are right on the mark!) on why the US did not go all the way in Iraq--the first time.
Meanwhile, Tony "the poodle" Blair is publishing his memoirs, which is nothing but a crass route to making money from all the pain and suffering his decision inflicted. And cries over the metaphorical spilt
Iraq is his most divisive legacy, but Blair says he is not sorry for his decision to enter the U.S.-led war — although he wept for its victims. He is donating all proceeds from the book to a charity for wounded troops.
"I ... regret with every fiber of my being the loss of those who died," Blair writes. "Tears, though there have been many, do not encompass it."
But, he adds, "on the basis of what we do know now, I still believe that leaving Saddam in power was a bigger risk to our security than removing him."
"I can't regret the decision to go to war," he says, although he admits that "never did I guess the nightmare that unfolded" once Saddam was gone.
He knows his position is unpopular: "Friends opposed to the war think I'm being obstinate; others, less friendly, think I'm delusional."Yes, obstinate and delusional. Thanks for saying that!
Speaking of delusional, the biggest of 'em all, George Bush, has his own book coming out soon.
Can't wait to hold it upside down and read it to the kids in the park as a great halloween prank.
Finally, why ignore Paul Wolfowitz's airbrushing!
Oh, how much I miss George Carlin!
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