What if the American People Finally Woke Up?

As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I discovered the following artwork here, being shared by the page, “Young Americans for Liberty,” and originally posted it to my own wall, along with commentary…

"What if the American people woke up and understood that the official reasons for going to war are almost always based on lies and promoted by war propaganda in order to serve special interests? - Congressman Ron Paul

“What if the American people woke up and understood that the official reasons for going to war are almost always based on lies and promoted by war propaganda in order to serve special interests? – Congressman Ron Paul

My Commentary: What if, though? Would we just make excuses for continued complacency, or would we finally fight for real justice and peace?

Flashback, Reality! US & UK Had No Legitimate Reason to Invade Iraq!

I originally posted the following information and commentary onto my Facebook wall…

George W. Bush and Tony Blair engaged in an illegal war of aggression against Iraq

George W. Bush and Tony Blair engaged in an illegal war of aggression against Iraq

BREAKING: Long-Awaited Chilcot Report Shows US & UK Had No Reason to Invade Iraq:
http://thefreethoughtproject.com/chilcot-report-iraq-war/

(Claire Bernish)

In a damning commentary on the rush to invade Iraq, Sir John Chilcot’s inquiry found “diplomatic options had not” at the time “been exhausted. Military action was therefore not a last resort — as then Prime Minister Tony Blair led the people of the U.K. to believe.

While the Chilcot Report proffers scathing insight into the circumstances surrounding the U.K.’s part in one of the most contentious invasions of a sovereign state in modern times, findings dually skewer then U.S. President George W. Bush’s reckless rush to force military action.

“Military action might have been necessary later,” the BBC summarized several key points found by the Inquiry, “but in March 2003: There was no imminent threat from Saddam Hussein; The strategy of containment could have been adapted and continued for some time; The majority of the Security Council supported continuing UN inspections and monitoring.

(Read entire article here…)

My Commentary: Flashback, Reality!

The Dark Art of Politics

As I scrolled through my Facebook news feed, I discovered the following quote here, being shared by the page, “Liberty Rant,” and originally posted it to my own wall, along with commentary…

Liberty Rant: “Politics is the art of making your selfish desires seem like the national interest.” – Thomas Sowell

My Commentary: Exposed!