Buried in the Sand: The Deception of America

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The forum discussion centers on the book "The Deception of America," which documents the brutal treatment of Iraqi citizens under Saddam Hussein. Participants express skepticism about the book's perspective, suggesting that it may be biased against the United States and Israel while downplaying the atrocities committed by other nations. The conversation highlights a broader debate about media representation of war and human rights violations, emphasizing the need for diverse sources of information on such topics.

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  • Understanding of historical context regarding the Iraq War
  • Familiarity with human rights violations and international relations
  • Knowledge of media bias and its impact on public perception
  • Awareness of the political landscape in the Middle East
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  • Research the historical events surrounding the Iraq War and its aftermath
  • Explore various perspectives on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East
  • Investigate the role of media in shaping narratives about war
  • Read alternative accounts of human rights abuses in conflict zones
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This discussion is beneficial for historians, political scientists, journalists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and media representation of international conflicts.

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The Deception of America

It documents the brutal treatment of Iraqi citizens under Saddam Hussein. Anyone else getting it?
 
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crimes have been commited by both sides, but USA/israel is master of it all.
 
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There are better, free, books with much less biased opinions.
 
loseyourname said:
The Deception of America

It documents the brutal treatment of Iraqi citizens under Saddam Hussein. Anyone else getting it?
I have a pretty strong stomach, but no, I don't think I'll be getting it. I know about these things and don't need to see them to believe them.
 
tumor said:
crimes have been commited by both sides, but USA/israel is master of it all.

Yeah, that's brilliant. You know, nations like North Korea, China, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, and all the others that have long histories of brutalizing their own citizens and practicing ethnic genocide are angels next to the US and Israel, right?
 
Smurf said:
There are better, free, books with much less biased opinions.

Have you seen this to know what opinion it expresses? As far as I know (and I haven't seen it), it just presents film of the brutal treatment of Iraqis under Hussein. If you think that's biased, I wonder what you think of the entire mainstream media, that won't seem to report anything on the war unless it's how terribly it's going.
 

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