21 October 2003

Truth From These Podia

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Sam Gardiner has published an analysis which suggests that the White House and Pentagon made up or distorted more than 50 news stories related to the war in Iraq.

A summary of his conclusions:

The United States (and UK) conducted a strategic influence campaign that:
  • …distorted perceptions of the situation both before and during the conflict.
  • …caused misdirection of portions of the military operation.
  • …was irresponsible in parts.
  • …might have been illegal in some ways.
  • …cost big bucks.
  • …will be even more serious in the future.


Comments

Kudos to Colonel Sam Gardiner for this work. And shame on the mainstream media for not giving this work its due. Actually, that's double-shame on the media for being complicit in the first place.