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Fabricated Evidence, Round Two?

The writers explain why a pre-emptive attack on Iran would backfire, and they challenge the Bush administration’s claims that Iran is supplying explosives to Iraqi insurgent groups.

Posted on Mar 13, 2007 READ MORE  |  14 COMMENTS


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Stewart Jabs Bush Over Iran Bombs Claim

Jon Stewart lays it out in technicolor: Bush had no solid backing for his claim that Iran is providing the deadly Iraqi roadside bombs. (As Truthdig also pointed out two days ago.)

Posted on Mar 17, 2006 READ MORE  |  8 COMMENTS


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Bush’s Fantasy of ‘Progress’ in Iraq

“If such constant mayhem is taken as a sign of progress, three years after the U.S. invasion, then Bush will surely be thrilled by what the future holds.”

Posted on Mar 14, 2006 READ MORE  |  69 COMMENTS


Bush Is Called ‘Despicable’ for Smearing L.A. Times

The American Prospect’s Greg Sargent calls Bush “truly despicable” for saying in a speech— disingenuously —that an L.A. Times article had tipped off Iraqi enemies to some of our anti-insurgent technology.

Posted on Mar 14, 2006 READ MORE


Bush Ties Iran to Iraqi Bombs

The president asserts that many of the roadside bombs in Iraq—which have proved so deadly to U.S. forces—originate in Iran.
This is part and parcel of Bush & Co.‘s efforts to portray Tehran as the next big boogeyman.
Check out Truthdig’s Juan Cole on Bush’s campaign to frame Iran. 

Posted on Mar 13, 2006 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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