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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

The Iraq War did not "begin" on March 19 (plus: Happy Meatout to You)

Activists will be out in force on March 19 to mark the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. However, while a drastic escalation and illegal occupation began five years ago today, the war actually commenced on August 6, 1990...four days after Iraq invaded Kuwait (with America’s tacit approval). On that date, at the behest of US leaders, the UN imposed murderous sanctions on Iraq.

The bombing started on January 16, 1991—and has never stopped—thanks to both Democrats and Republicans. In other words, all the anti-Dubya stuff you’ll see today is highly counterproductive. The Hitler moustaches, the facile Nazi references, and the oh-so-clever Dick and Bush jokes do absolutely nothing to advance peace, justice, and solidarity.

Personally, I’d rather focus on March 20 being Meatout Day...

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Note to Iran: Look out below...

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Posted by Mickey Z on 03/19 at 04:15 AM
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